Cottey College is committed to providing equal opportunity to its students and employees in all aspects of campus life. The College does not unlawfully discriminate in educational programs, recruitment and admission of students, school-administrated activities or programs, or employment opportunities, policies, or practices on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law.
The coordinator for equal opportunity is the director of human resources, Main Hall, Cottey College, 1000 W. Austin Blvd., Nevada, MO 64772; telephone (417) 667-8181, ext. 2103. Students may contact the disability support services and student success coordinator, located in the Kolderie Center in the Rubie Burton Academic Center, at (417) 667-8181, ext. 2131.
In addition, and in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Cottey College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, school-administrated activities or programs, or employment opportunities, policies, or practices.
Cottey College has designated Title IX coordinators to handle all inquiries regarding its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. As such, the coordinators are the best contact for employees and students who believe they have suffered discrimination or harassment on any protected basis, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. The Title IX coordinators may be contacted as follows:
Title IX Coordinator: Kelly Irvin
Director of Human Resources
Cottey College
1000 W. Austin Blvd.
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-8181, ext. 2103
kirvin@cottey.edu
Title IX Deputy Coordinator: Landon Adams, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment
Cottey College
1000 W. Austin Blvd.
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-8181, ext. 2126
ladams@cottey.edu
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may also be directed to:
The Assistant Secretary
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
Cottey College seeks to provide an environment where every student and employee will have an equal opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute to the College’s success. To that end, Cottey College will not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. It is incumbent upon all students and employees to report any discrimination, harassment, or retaliation that exists so that it can be addressed. These reports can be made directly to your supervisor or the director of human resources or to the vice president for student life. Any alleged violation of this policy will be investigated, and disciplinary action will follow as appropriate.
For more information regarding Cottey College’s commitment to an environment free of discrimination and harassment and a full explanation of its grievance procedures for students, see the Cottey College Student Handbook at www.cottey.edu or visit the Cottey College intranet.