Title IX & Sexual Misconduct

TCC is committed to maintaining a respectful and professional environment for all of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This includes having an environment free from discrimination and unlawful sexual misconduct, both on and off campus.

Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which states:

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

To help our community feel safe, we've provided reporting and information to ensure everyone has the resources they need to navigate difficult experiences and continue to have a successful future at TCC.

Make a Report

• Title IX Incident Report Form: File a report if you witness sexual misconduct or other gender based discrimination.

Reach Out

• Title IX Contacts: Title IX representatives for students and employees.

Policies & Procedures

• Title IX at TCC: Definitions and policies in regards to Title IX, for both students and employees.
• Employee Mandatory Reporting of Sexual Misconduct: Law requiring employees of Texas public institutions of higher education, including Tarrant County College employees, to report observed incidents or credible information against a student or employee.
• Pregnant and Parenting Students: Rights and information for currently enrolled pregnant or parenting students.
• Sexual Misconduct Protocol: Protocol and procedures in the event of sexual misconduct.
• Student Title IX Online Program: Required online program for new students aimed at preventing interpersonal violence.
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Overview of VAWA and information about TCC's commitment to providing a safe environment for students and employees.

Additional Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Resources

• DASHH Prevention Squad Events: Find upcoming events sponsored by the DASHH Prevention Squad, which provides comprehensive and intentional educational programming focused on life choices (related to drugs, alcohol, sex, harassment and hazing).
• Download the Reach Out App: An app that provides students and employees with Title IX resources and reporting on their smart phone.
• Data Reports: Access Title IX reporting information as required by the Texas Education Code.
• Title IX Staff Training: Review each Title IX staff member's credentials and recent Title IX-related training.

District Title IX Coordinator

The District designates the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination and harassment of students, employees, third parties, visitors, and guests.

Inelda Acosta, Ed.D., pHCLE
District Title IX Coordinator
300 Trinity Campus Circle
Fort Worth, TX 76102
TRCF 4400A
Call 817-515-5794
Fax 817-515-0101 (fax)
Email hrtitleix@tccd.edu

Updated February 24, 2025