Sex Discrimination (Title IX) Policy and Grievance Procedures
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.
For complaints prior to Aug. 1, 2024: Click here to view the South College Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy.*
*Due to various federal court orders preventing enforcement of the new U.S. Department of Education Title IX regulations, incidents that occur at the Knoxville, Parkside, Nashville, Atlanta, Orlando, and Indianapolis Campuses will follow the South College Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy listed above until further notice.
For complaints that occurred on or after Aug. 1, 2024: Click here to view the South College Sex Discrimination (Title IX) Policy and Grievance Procedures.
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. Melanie Yerk, Dean of Academic and Student Services
3904 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909
myerk@south.edu, 865-288-5708
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. Samantha Sircey, Dean of Academic and Student Services
140 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
ssircey@south.edu, 828-398-2580
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
Dr. 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. Amy Bro, Dean of Academic and Student Services
6649 Westwood Blvd., Orlando, FL 32821
abro@south.edu, 407-447-6985
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Campus
Dr. Kaitlin Cobourne, Interim Dean of Academic and Student Services
3000 Westinghouse Dr., Suite 200, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
kcobourne@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.