Power-Based Violence and Sexual Misconduct
In accordance with LCTCS Policy 9.001 Power-Based Violence/Sexual Misconduct (PDF) and LCTCS Policy 9.002 Title IX Grievance Procedures (PDF), SOWELA Technical Community College is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which sexual violence against men and women is not tolerated. Intervening in such instances helps to foster a safe environment for all, while sending a message that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated and is unacceptable in our community. SOWELA is a college community where respect, consent, and responsibility are valued. Each one of us are responsible for ensuring that no one has to endure sexual violence of any sort. Please see the LCTCS Title IX webpage (opens new window) for additional information.
SOWELA has established processes for addressing allegations of Power-Based Violence and Sexual Misconduct, in accordance with LCTCS Policy 9.001 and 9.002, as per the following College policy and procedures:
- 6.090 Power-Based Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy (PDF)
- 6.090.1 Title IX Grievance Procedures Policy (PDF)
- 6.060 Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination (PDF)
This policy applies to all students, employees, vendors, and all other individuals conducting business with SOWELA, without regard to sexual orientation, gender identify, and/or gender expression.
A complaint can be filed by submitting a Title IX Formal Complaint Form (opens new window) or contacting a Title IX Coordinator.
Title IX Contacts – Coordinators
Candy Parker
Title IX Coordinator – Employees
Director of Human Resources
(337) 421-6914
candy.parker@sowela.edu
Charleston Building, Room 157
Megan Fabian
Title IX Coordinator – Student
Director of Student Services
(337) 421-6952
megan.fabian@sowela.edu
Student Success Center, Magnolia Building, Room 119
Title IX Contacts – Confidential Advisors
Chase Walling
Title IX – Confidential Advisor
Student Services Mental Health Counselor
(337) 421-6971
chase.walling@sowela.edu
Counseling Suite, Magnolia Building, Room 106A
Jeremy Ryder
Title IX – Confidential Advisor
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
(337) 421-6983
jeremy.ryder@sowela.edu
Magnolia Building, Room 125