The University of the South stands firmly for the principle that its employees, students, and participants of university-sponsored programs and activities have a right to be free from discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy and childbirth, and genetic information.  As required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex or other protected categories in the educational programs or activities which it operates.  This requirement of non-discrimination extends to admission to and employment in those programs or activities.  The University is committed to sustaining a community in which the dignity of every individual is respected. Key to this value are efforts to nurture an environment of civility and mutual respect and to foster a culture of reporting concerns so that the University can respond promptly and equitably whenever an incident occurs. All employees, students, and participants of university-sponsored programs and activities have the right to be free from harassment and retaliation.

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be addressed to: 

• The University’s Office of Title IX, Carnegie Hall 104, 735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383. Telephone: (931) 598-1301. Email: titleix@sewanee.edu; Title IX Coordinator, Brian Evans (interim), Office of Human Resources, 1300 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383. Telephone: (931) 598-1860. Email: bkevans@sewanee.edu;

• U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region IV, 61 Forsyth Street S.W., Suite 19T10, Atlanta, GA 30303-8927. Telephone: (404) 974-9406. Facsimile: (404) 974-9471. Email: ocr.atlanta@ed.gov; or

• Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100. Telephone: (800) 421-3481. Email: ocr@ed.gov.​

The full policy on Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation may be found here.

Conduct Violations

Under University policy, the School of Theology will report any known conduct violations involving J-1 exchange visitors to International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).

Status Change

If a J-1 student’s enrollment or academic status changes, the School of Theology’s Registrar will notify ISSS immediately so that appropriate action can be taken.