AlamoCARES at St. Philip's College

St. Philip's College is committed to providing a supportive learning environment by fostering safe and healthy relationships among our students.

Through AlamoCARES, St. Philip's College educates the campus community about prevention, education, and support programs regarding dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

What is TITLE IX?

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex (gender) of employees and students of educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX prohibition of discrimination includes acts of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and relationship violence.  Diane Hester, Interim Vice President for Student Success is designated as the Deputy Coordinator for St. Philip's College.

Any student or employee who believes they have been a victim of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual violence is encouraged to contact the District AlamoCARES (Title IX) Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator for St. Philip's College.  to complete a report and access resources.  Visit the link to report concerning behavior.

Within the AlamoCARES site, you will find information on rights granted by Title IX and resources to help educate and assist you when dealing with harassment and sexual violence. Opportunities that bring awareness training to difficult issues with students are in development.

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Forming Relationships based on Equity and Empowerment (FREE)

St. Philip's College is in the first year of a continuation grant to reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on campus. The grant, funded by the Office on Violence Against Women, is intended to further the work the college started in 2018 with its first award.  The goal of the grant is to strengthen the response to these crimes by institutions of higher education and enhances collaboration among campuses, local law enforcement, and victim advocacy organizations. With a focus on By-Stander Intervention, St. Philip's College has developed a Coordinated Community Response Team that includes the Rape Crisis Center, Bexar County Family Justice Center, and the District Attorney's Office. The F.R.E.E. Project engages students, faculty, staff and visitors in irradicating intimate partner violence through comprehensive prevention, training and effective response efforts.  For more information about the grant, visit http://changingourcampus.org.

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Sexual Assault Prevention for Community Colleges (SAPCC)

St. Philip's College requires new students, transfer students, and returning students to complete the SAPCC online training during their first semester at the college. Student will receive an invitation to complete the training in their ACES email and the subject line will read: Sexual Assault for Community Colleges.  Click the link in the message and gain access to complete the online modules.  Students who do not complete the training will have a hold placed on their student record. For questions regarding SAPCC training, send an email to SPC-Titleixhold@dos5.net with your name, banner ID, and a phone number.

Feed the Tiger

Feed the Tiger is a portal where students can share feedback with the college about their experience on campus.  The website has links to the Complaint, Academic Grievance, Non-academic Grievance, and Civil Rights forms. 

Feed the Tiger

Resources for Violence and Discrimination

Student Resources

 

Safety Exit

The Alamo Colleges District is committed to providing a supportive learning environment and to fostering, safe, healthy relationships among our students.

In this effort, the Alamo Colleges District has initiated AlamoCARES, a prevention, education and support program regarding dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. 

It is our sincere hope that AlamoCARES will empower you to make well-informed decisions about life issues that affect your college years and beyond.

Within the AlamoCARES site,  you will find information on rights granted by Title IX and resources to help educate and assist you when dealing with harassment and sexual violence. Events, training, and opportunities for bringing awareness to difficult issues and creating discussion opportunities with students are available on a regular basis.

Resources for Students and Employees

Title IX Resource Guide for Students and Employees
 
Student Title IX Training

The Student Title IX training is undergoing an update and is currently unavailable.

WARNING: This course contains content and subject matter concerning sexual assault that may be sensitive and upsetting. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Confidential support is available through your college counseling center and 24 hours through:

Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Domestic & Dating Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

NEED HELP?

If you need assistance or support with the Title IX student training, please contact your representative below:

Northwest Vista College:  NVC-titleIXhold@dos5.net
Northeast Lakeview College:  NLC-Titleixhold@dos5.net
San Antonio College:  SAC-Titleixhold@dos5.net
Palo Alto College:  PAC-Titleixhold@dos5.net
St. Philip's College:  SPC-Titleixhold@dos5.net

Alamo Colleges District Counseling Services

In an emergency, call 911 immediately. 

 

Northeast Lakeview College

Counseling

210-486-5000

STCM 222H Student Commons 

 

Northwest Vista College

Counseling

210-486-4357

Huisache Hall (HH) 101

 

Palo Alto College

Counseling

210-486-3750

Rio Grande Building, Room 131

 

St. Philip’s College

Counseling

210-486-2333

MLK Campus Sutton Learning Center 102,

SWC Campus Building 1, A-135, LIFEspace

 

San Antonio College

Counseling

210-486-1620

Chance Academic Center (CAC) RM 323

AlamoCARES Resources
Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Disability Discrimination

What To Do 

In an emergency, call 911 immediately. 

When deciding what you might want to do after experiencing sexual assault, harassment, intimate partner violence, or stalking, it can be helpful to talk through your options with a trained advocate. An advocate is available to talk with you 24-hours a day through:

 

 Rape Crisis Center

210-349-7273

 Family Violence Prevention Services

 210-733-8810

 


Resources for:

  • Overview of your options immediately following an incident
  • How to obtain assistance
  • Reporting options
  • Support resources

Advocacy Services

Domestic Violence Assistance

Hotline Numbers

 

Housing-Emergency Shelter

San Antonio Police (SAPD)

Bexar County Sheriff

Health and Medical Assistance

 

Quick Resource Guide

Violence Resource

Disability and Elderly Resources

 

Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation Program

 

 

 

Disability and Elderly Resources

http://www.ada.gov/

http://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability

http://www.disabilitysa.org/

http://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/aging-disability-resource-centers

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Blind & Visually Impaired Assistance Texas Ramps/

VIA Para-Transit

Needy Meds - Medication Assistance

Medical Assistance

Rape Crisis Immediate Resources

Methodist Hospital Emergency Care

Medicaid/CHIP

San Antonio Metro Health Directory

University Health Patient Assistance

Planned Parenthood - Texas

Rape and Abuse Assistance

Rape Crisis Center San Antonio

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

 

Violence Resources

Family Violence Prevention Services

The Hotline

Rape Crisis Center San Antonio/

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

 

Additional Resources

ADA Homepage, Dept. of Justice

Alamo Colleges PD

Culture of Respect

EEOC

Know Your IX

Know Your Rights

US Dept of Education Office for Civil Rights

 

 

 

Title IX and Alamo Colleges Policies

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex (gender) of employees and students of educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX's prohibition of discrimination includes acts of sexual harassment and relationship violence.

The Alamo Colleges District does not tolerate sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual violence of any kind. To ensure compliance with Title IX, the Alamo Colleges District has designated a District Title IX Coordinator and a Deputy Title IX Coordinator at each college.

Board Policy and Procedures- Section H: Civil Rights/Title IX

H.1.1 Civil Rights: Equal Education and Employment Opportunities (Policy) (PDF)

          H.1.1 Attachment-A Title IX/VII/ADA/504 Coordinator Organization (PDF)

H.1.2 Civil Rights Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (Policy) (PDF)

         H.1.2 (Attachment A.) Title IX/VII/IV/ADA/504 Coordinator Contact List (PDF) 

         H.1.2.1 Civil Rights Complaints and Resolution Procedure (Procedure) (PDF)

         H.1.2.1 Civil Rights Complaint Procedure Process A (Diagram) (PDF)

          H.1.2.1 Civil Rights Complaint Procedure Process B (Diagram) (PDF)

          H.1.2.2 Civil Rights Complaint Appeal Procedure (Procedure) (PDF)

          H.1.2.2 Civil Rights Appeal Process A (Diagram) (PDF)

          H.1.2.2 Civil Rights Appeal Process B (Diagram) (PDF)

          H.1.2.3 Bully-Free Workplace and Campuses (Procedure) (PDF)

H.2.1 Civil Rights Under Texas Law: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking Complaints, Resolution, and Appeals (Policy) (PDF)

          H.2.1.1 Civil Rights Under Texas Law: Sexual Harassment, Sexual

          Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking Complaints, Resolution, and

          Appeals (Procedure) (PDF)

Filing a Report

Any student or employee who believes he or she has been a victim of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual violence is encouraged to contact the District Title IX Coordinator or the college Vice President for Student Success.

Complaint Form

The Alamo Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or disability with respect to access, employment programs, or services.

Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of:

Linda Boyer-Owens 
Title IX/VII/ADA/504 Coordinator 
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas 78215 
210-485-0200

Complaint Form

Title IX VII ADA 504 Complaint Form

 

Retaliation

The Alamo Colleges District encourages individuals to bring forward information/complaints about sexual harassment and sexual violence. Retaliation against any individual who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged violations is strictly forbidden and will be enforced by the College administration.

Filing an External Complaint

The United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights enforces Title IX. Any student, employee, or visitors to campus may direct a complaint directly to that office.

Office of Civil Rights

US Department of Health and Human Services
1301 Young St. Ste 1169
Dallas, TX 75202
Voice phone (800) 368-1019

*All reports made to the Office of Civil Rights must be filed within 180 days of the alleged incident

SB 212 Annual CEO Summary Report and THECB Certification

The summary data report is posted pursuant to TEC, Section 51.253(c).  This is a combined report for the entire Alamo Colleges District, including Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, San Antonio College, and St. Philip’s College. 

2019-2020 Texas Education Code CEO Report

2021 Texas Education Code Annual CEO Report

2022 Texas Education Code Annual CEO Report

2023 Texas Education Code Annual CEO Report

2024 Texas Education Code Annual CEO Report

Training Materials for Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, Decision Makers and Leads

Federal Training Requirements:

Title IX training requirements are from 34 CFR 106.45 (b)(1)(iii).  All materials used to deliver required training to Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process. A recipient must make these training materials publicly available on its website.

Required Training for Title IX Coordinators (ACD, College, Student and Employee Coordinators)

Required Training for Decision Makers

Required Training for Title IX Investigators

Required Training for Title IX Leads

General Title IX Training - Optional

Affirmation of the Alamo Colleges District Commitment to Title IX, the Campus SaVE Act, VAWA and other Civil Rights Protections

The Alamo Colleges District is committed to maintaining an environment that is free of sex-based discrimination, sex-based misconduct, and other forms of discrimination, harassment or retaliation prohibited by law.

Affirmation of the Alamo Colleges District Commitment to Title IX, the Campus SaVE Act, VAWA, and other Civil Rights Protections

  • The United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights enforces AlamoCARES (Title IX). Any student, employee, or visitors to campus may direct a complaint directly to that office.

    • Office of Civil Rights
    • US Department of Health and Human Services
    • 1301 Young St. Ste 1169
    • Dallas, TX 75202
    • Voice phone (800) 368-1019

    *All reports made to the Office of Civil Rights must be filed within 180 days of the alleged incident

  • St. Philip's College encourages individuals to bring forward information/complaints about sexual harassment and sexual violence. Retaliation against any individual who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged violations is strictly forbidden and will be enforced by the College administration.

 

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More Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Title IX and what does it cover?

Title IX a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities. All public and private elementary and secondary schools, school districts, colleges, and universities receiving any federal financial must comply with Title IX

How do I report a Title IX violation?

A Title IX complaint can be reported to any staff, faculty or administrator as well as directly to the below individuals:


Title IX Coordinator: 
Linda Boyer-Owens 
201 W. Sheridan St., Bldg. A 
San Antonio, Texas 78204 
210-485-0200

Title IX Deputy Coordinators:
Vice President for Student Success
Northeast Lakeview College    
Dr. Tangila Dove
486-5421
STCM 222M Student Commons

Vice President for Student Success
Northwest Vista College    
Debi Gaitan
486-4454
Cypress Campus Center 208

Vice President for Student Success
Palo Alto College    
Dr. Robert L. Garza
486-3930
Palomino Center 119A

Vice President for Student Success
St. Philip’s College    
Wesley Wells
486-2252
Sutton Learning Center 306N

Vice President for Student Success
San Antonio College    
Dr. Lisa Alcorta
486-0906
What is domestic violence?

Domestic Violence is referred to as “Family Violence” in Texas. The Texas Family Code at § 71.004 defines “Family violence” as:(1) an act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or household that is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault or that is a threat that reasonably places the member in fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, but does not include defensive measures to protect oneself; (2) abuse, as that term is defined by sections 261(1), (C), (E), and (G), by a member of a family or household toward a child or the family or household; or (3) dating violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.0021 of the Texas Family Code.

What is sexual consent?

Consent is knowing, voluntary and clear permission by word or action, to engage in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. Since individuals may experience the same interaction in different ways, it is the responsibility of each party to make certain that the other has consented before engaging in the activity. For consent to be valid, there must be a clear expression in words or actions that the other individual consented to that specific sexual conduct.

What is stalking?

Stalking involves an intentional course of repeated conduct or behavior over a period of time, directed at a specific person, or member of the specific person’s family or household or an individual with whom the specific person has a dating relationship which causes the person to be placed in fear of bodily injury or death or in fear that an offense will be committed against the other person’s property to feel harassed, annoyed, alarmed, abused, tormented, embarrassed or offended. Stalking and cyberstalking are behaviors prohibited by Texas law and the College District.

Confidential Counseling Services

Phone: 
210-486-2333

  • Monday - Friday
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Saturday - Sunday
    Closed
  • Monday - Friday
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Saturday - Sunday
    Closed
  • Summer (May 30 - July 28)

    Monday - Thursday
    8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    Friday and Saturday
    Closed

Contact Us

Wesley Wells

SPC Title IX Coordinator/Vice President for Student Success

210-486-2252

MLK : Sutton Learning Center (SLC), 306N

Tommy Morris

Dean for Student Success

210-486-2468

MLK : Center for Advocacy and Student Empowerment (CASE)

Alexandra Rodriguez

Director of Student Conduct/Title IX

210-486-2746

MLK : Center for Advocacy and Student Empowerment (CASE)