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@alamo.edu 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
 
  • 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

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)