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PREVENTION AND EDUCATION
TFC values environments that are filled with growth, development, accountability, and safety. Students
can be reassured that an intentional and proactive effort is given to keep safe and secure buildings.
Educational efforts are geared towards eliminating all forms of misconduct that include domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and other forms of sexual misconduct. Educating the
campus community through varied methods will include, but are not limited to; New Student
Orientation, residence hall programming, student organizations, campus email communication,
faculty/staff training. Assistance is given from the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office and other
partners. Additional information regarding the nature of these programs can be received from the Title
IX Coordinator, Housing and Residence Life, Vice President for Student Affairs, Human Resources, and/or
Stephens County Sheriff’s Office.
Policies and educational outreach are reviewed annually to ensure prevention and awareness are as
effective as possible.
REPORTING AN INCIDENT TO THE COLLEGE
Filing a report to address an alleged incident of domestic violence, dating violence, unwelcomed sexual
contact, sexual assault, and stalking ensures that the behavior moves towards being stopped. Reporting
is an action that is honorable and sends a strong message that the behavior was unwanted,
unwarranted, inappropriate, and harmful. The College can better address the above-mentioned
behavior when all involved parties come forward to address the actions of misconduct.
The College urges anyone who experiences or becomes aware of an incident involving Sexual
Misconduct, or who believes the Code of Student Conduct or a College policy has been violated, to
report the incident to the College by contacting any one of the following:
• Wynn Coggin, Director for Housing and Residence Life and Title IX Coordinator, Parkerson
Student Center, Office A-7, 706-886-6831 ext. 5224,
• Katie Thorne, Vice President for Student Affairs and Title IX Investigator, 107 Kincaid Drive, MSC
779, 706-886-6831, Parkerson Student Center, Office A-8 ext. 5320,
• Mary Kaye Ritchey, Director of Human Resources and Title IX Deputy Coordinator, Business and
Administration Office, 706-886-6831 ext. 5238,
mritchey@tfc.edu
• Campus Safety: 706-886-6831 ext. 5299, security@tfc.edu
Reports can be made by telephone, mail, email, in person, and online on the TFC website (visit
my.tfc.edu and fill out the Incident Report Form). Reports may be made at any time, including non-
business hours, by phone, email, mail, or the College’s website. Reports to the College should include as
much information as possible, including the names of the complainant, respondent, and other involved
individuals, and the date, time, place, and circumstances of the incidents, to enable the College to
respond appropriately. It is possible for individuals to submit this form anonymously.