WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.

If you have been affected by abuse or harassment, or have witnessed it, Trident Technical College has dedicated resources to help. You do not have to deal with it alone, or feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

Title IX prohibits:

• Gender discrimination
• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Stalking
• Intimate partner/relationship violence
• Bullying and cyberbullying related to Title IX
• Pregnancy-related accommodations discrimination

Providing a safe environment where students and employees can learn and work without fear of discrimination, sexual harassment, intimidation or retaliation is essential to Trident Technical College’s core set of values. The college has a team of caring and responsive individuals at every campus who make it their mission to help students and employees who have been discriminated against or victimized.

WE WILL LISTEN AND WE WILL ACT.

If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual harassment or violence you are strongly encouraged to report the matter. You should:

Students and Employees should submit an Incident Report Form, all others should email the Title IX coordinators at titleix@tridenttech.edu.

Confidential Resources

DeVetta Hughes Thornley Campus Bldg. 940/Rm. 101L3 843-574-6199	Shavonne Howard Palmer Campus Rm. 112-F 843-722-5513	Lori Hammons Mount Pleasant Campus Rm. 143 C 843-958-5812
Dick Latham Thornley Campus Bldg. 200/Rm. 162 843-574-6638	Yolanda Bland Berkeley Campus Rm. 111-A 843-899-8008 Dorchester Campus 843-899-8008	Carmella Gordon Thornley Campus Bldg. 200/Rm. 129 843-574-6031
Barbara Parler Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center 843-574-2591	Nancy Hilburn Thornley Campus Bldg. 970/Rm. 105-G 843-574-6564	Tom Fitzmaurice Thornley Campus Bldg. 510/Rm. 160 843-574-6088
Daryl Milligan Thornley Campus Bldg. 200/Rm. 121 843-574-6354

 

BE THERE FOR SOMEONE ELSE.

Trident Technical College offers a tight-knit community where friendly support is readily available. Students, faculty and staff look out for one another. We ask you to do your part in strengthening our diverse and inclusive environment. Be kind and be involved. Include others. Smile. We all play a role in stopping discrimination and sexual harassment and violence.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of Trident Technical College that no discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, services in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, political opinions, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, national origin or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state and local civil rights laws, rules and regulations (collectively referred to as “Protected Status”) will exist in any area of the college.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Trident Technical College offers access and equal opportunity in its admission policies, academic programs and services, and employment to individuals with disabilities. No otherwise qualified person will be denied access or opportunity on the basis of a disability.

Evan Reich is the college’s Title IX Coordinator for employees and students, and his office is located on Trident Technical College’s Thornley Campus, Bldg. 410/Rm. 226C. He can be contacted by phone at 843-574-6368 and by email at titleIX@tridenttech.edu.

If you are a student and feel you have been discriminated against, contact Frank Morea at Trident Technical College, Bldg. 410, Ste. 210D, or 843-574-6134 or TTY 843-574-6351. Mr. Morea is the student coordinator for the college’s ADA, Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), and Titles VI and VII (Civil Rights Act). Please contact him if you have questions or need information concerning the ADA, Section 504, Titles VI and VII, alternate communication methods, and services for students with disabilities.

For discrimination issues related to employment, DeVetta Hughes is the college's Affirmative Action/EEO EEP officer and can be reached at 843-574-6199.

Affirmative Action and Non-Discrimination Policy