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Edinburg Campus: Marialice Shary Shivers Bldg. 1.158
Brownsville Campus Sabal Hall 1.202
Email: gradcentral@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-3661
Phone Alt: 956-882-6552
Text: 956-446-0403
Fax: 956-665-2863
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Beginning in Fall 2015, UTRGV became one of the first new major universities of the 21st century.  Our mission is simple- to offer world-class academic programs and research opportunities that will enhance life in the Valley, the Americas, and the global community.  As a graduate student here, you’ll be on the forefront of the most innovative work being done in the sciences, health care, business, the arts and humanities, information science, mathematics, education, engineering and all points in between.

The Graduate College provides centralized coordination of and administrative leadership for all graduate programs.  We oversee all processes related to graduate students including marketing to prospective students, extending offers of admission to the university, enrollment of students, and maintaining permanent student records and certification of graduate degrees.  In addition, we are responsible for reviewing policies related to graduate education, overseeing the application of current and subsequent graduate policy, and assisting in the development of new graduate programs.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Title IX of the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex/gender in any aspect of a federally funded education program or activity. Such discrimination includes, but is not limited to: sexual harassment, sexual violence, sex or gender-based bullying, hazing, stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, and failure to provide equal opportunity in admissions, activities, employment or athletics.

As a recipient of federal funds, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) complies with Title IX and has designated a Title IX Coordinator to oversee all complaints of sex discrimination. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints. Additionally, other responsibilities include the coordination of training, education, and communications regarding Title IX procedures for the University community.

Deputy Title IX Coordinators receive and process Title IX complaints; respond to inquiries from students, staff, and faculty regarding their rights and responsibilities; and assist the Title IX Coordinator in oversight and implementation of the Title IX compliance efforts.

UTRGV has designated the following individuals to serve as the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators:

Role

Name

Position Title

Dept. Location

Contact Info

Title IX Coordinator:

Florence R. Nocar

Chief Equal Opportunity & Title IX Officer, Office of

Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity

Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity Edinburg Campus

956-665-2103

Florence.Nocar@utrgv.edu

Deputy Coordinator:

Athletics

Molly Castner

Deputy Director of Athletics/SWA

Athletics HPE1 1.102 -

Edinburg Campus

956-665-2205

Molly.Castner@utrgv.edu

Deputy Coordinator:

Staff & Faculty

Debra Torres

HR Business Partner

Human Resources MASS 2.144 -

Edinburg Campus

956-665-3815

Debra.Torres@utrgv.edu

Deputy Coordinator:

Students

Douglas R. Stoves

Associate Dean for Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities Cavalry 204 – Brownsville Campus

956-882-5140

Douglas.Stoves@utrgv.edu

Deputy Coordinator:

School Of Medicine (SOM)

Dr. Stanley Fisch

Associate Dean for Student Affairs

SOM Student Affairs EMEBL 1.129A –

Edinburg Campus

956-296-1414

Stanley.Fisch@utrgv.edu

Students, staff, faculty, applicants for admission or employment, or UTRGV visitors who believe that they have been discriminated against based on any protected basis may file a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. ADM 03-300 describes in detail the administrative sexual misconduct complaint grievance procedures. ADM 03-100 addresses the complaint procedure specific to discrimination. If you have any questions concerning sexual misconduct or discrimination please contact the Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity, otixeo@utrgv.edu.

Sexual Violence
To file a complaint of sexual misconduct, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator, listed in the table above. In addition, you may also contact:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Police Department
956-882-4911

Emergency: 911
https://www.utrgv.edu/reportit

External Inquiries
Inquiries concerning UTRGV’s compliance with Title IX may also be directed to:

Office of Civil Rights – U.S. Department of Education ( OCR)
400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202
Hotline: (800) 421-3481
TDD#: (800) 521-2172
Email: OCR@ed.gov


• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ( EEOC)
• Texas Workforce Commission, Civil Rights Division ( TWC)

For more information, visit our Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity at http://www.utrgv.edu/otixeo/index.htm

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