Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) Policy

Consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, South College does not discriminate against students, faculty, staff, third parties, or applicants based on sex in any of its programs or activities, including but not limited to educational programs, employment, and admission. South College is committed to fostering an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, as defined in 34 CFR §106 (et seq.). The institution takes steps to increase awareness of sexual harassment, to thoroughly investigate reports of sexual harassment, and to take fair and appropriate actions as warranted. Creating a safe and non-discriminatory campus environment is the shared responsibility of all members of the South College community. Click here to view the South College Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy.

Any allegations or reports of sexual discrimination should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator or appropriate Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Reports can be submitted at any time, including non-business hours, in person, by mail, by telephone, or by email using the contact information listed below:

Title IX Coordinator for South College
Dr. Mari-Kathryn Arnold, Executive Director of Institutional Student Affairs
3904 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909
marnold@south.edu, 865-392-4733

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Main Campus and Parkside Campus
Dr. A.J. Chase, Dean of Academic and Student Services
3904 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909
achase@south.edu, 865-293-4576

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Main Campus (CBE Programs Only)
 Dr. Persis Young, Dean of Academic and Student Services-CBE Programs
 400 Goody’s Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922
 pfay@south.edu, 971-295-9525

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Asheville Campus
Dr. Danielle Kwasnik, Dean of Academic and Student Services
140 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
dkwasnik@south.edu, 828-398-2566

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Nashville Campus
Mrs. Jennifer Carroll, Dean of Academic and Student Services
616 Marriott Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
jcarroll2@south.edu, 629-802-3175

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Atlanta Campus
Dr. Jennifer Johnke, Dean of Academic and Student Services
2600 Century Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
jjohnke@south.edu, 470-322-1211

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Online
Mrs. Anne Petrella, Campus President
3904 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909
apetrella@south.edu, 865-288-8782

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Indianapolis Campus
Dr. Lynn Patton, Dean of Academic and Student Services
301 Pennsylvania Pkwy., Indianapolis, IN 46280
lpatton@south.edu, 317-819-7912

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Orlando Campus
Dr. Melanie Yerk, Dean of Academic and Student Services
4901 Vineland Rd. Suite 140, Orlando, FL 32811
myerk@south.edu, 407-447-6917

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Campus
Ms. Courtney Martin, Dean of Academic and Student Services
3000 Westinghouse Dr., Suite 200
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
cmartin2@south.edu, 724-720-9500

Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Employees)
Mr. Randall Carr, Vice President of Talent Management & Human Resources
3904 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909
randall.carr@south.edu, 865-293-4550

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the materials used by South College to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates and informal resolution is made publicly available and posted below.

Title IX Training Materials 

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