At the University of Mary Washington the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action are practiced. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Shavonne R. ShorterAssociate Provost for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
Associate Professor, Department of Communication and Digital Studies
Office Location: George Washington Hall 113
sshorter@umw.edu
540-654-1213 Beth Williams
Executive Director of Human Resources
AA/EEO Officer
Office Location: George Washington Hall 203
bwilli22@umw.edu
540-654-1294 Terri Arthur
Interim Title IX Coordinator
Office Location: George Washington Hall 201
tlockhar@umw.edu
tix@umw.edu
540-654-2051 Jessica Machado (she/her/hers)
Director of Disability Resources
Office Location: Seacobeck Hall 005
jmachado@umw.edu
540-654-1266 Mailing Address:
University of Mary Washington
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5300
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, call 1-800-421-3481 or visit https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Mary Washington complies with Title IX 34 C.F.R. part 106 as it is amended from time to time and does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, admission or employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and 34 C.F.R. part 106 may be referred to the University of Mary Washington’s Title IX Coordinator, Stefanie Lucas-Waverly, at the contact information available on this website, to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. The University of Mary Washington’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how UMW will respond is available in the Prohibited Conduct Policy.
Terri Arthur
Interim Title IX Coordinator
George Washington Hall 201
1301 College Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-654-2051
tlockhar@umw.edu
tix@umw.edu