Complaints or notice of alleged policy violations, or inquiries about or concerns regarding this policy and procedures, may be made internally to
Kelly Irvin
Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
Office of Human Resources
Main Hall, 1000 W. Austin Blvd., Nevada, MO, 64772
(417) 667-8181, extension 2103
Email: titleix@cottey.edu
Web: https://cottey.edu/contact-information/consumer-information/title-ix-policies/
Landon Adams, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment; Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Main Hall, 1000 W. Austin Blvd., Nevada, MO, 64772
(417) 667-8181, extension 2126
Jill Compton, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success; Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Rubie Burton Academic Center, 1000 W. Austin Blvd., Nevada, MO, 64772
(417) 667-8181, extension 2244
Meghan Vincent
Director of Campus and Residence Life; Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Main Hall, 1000 W. Austin Blvd., Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-8181, extension 2304
Mike Shuster
Manager of Campus Safety, Security, and Clery; Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Physical Plant, 1000 W. Austin Blvd., Nevada, MO, 64772
(417) 667-8181, extension 2292
The following are also members of the Cottey Title IX team, these individuals are available to serve as advisors or hearing panelists.
Staci Keys, Director of Gratitude and Stewardship
April Mosher, Executive Chef and Director of Dining Services
Courtney Trautweiler, Director of the Library
Todd Hefner, Director of Physical Plant
Heather English, Director of Student Accessibility and Academic Success
Cottey has also classified many employees as mandated reporters. Should these individuals obtain any knowledge that a member of the community is experiencing sexual harassment and/or retaliation they are obligated to report the matter to the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
The section below on Mandated Reporting details which employees have this responsibility and their duties, accordingly.
Mandated Reporters:
- Title IX Coordinator
- Manager of Campus Safety, Security, and Clery
- Security Officers
- President
- Vice Presidents
- Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success
- Director of Campus and Residence Life
- Hall Directors
- Athletic Director
Inquiries may be made externally to
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
Customer Service Hotline #: (800) 421-3481
Facsimile: (202) 453-6012
TDD#: (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr
For complaints involving employees: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).