Pregnant Students Resources
Motlow State Community College, is committed to creating and maintaining a non-discriminatory
learning environment for all students, which includes students who are pregnant.
Accommodations
Accommodations provided under the policy include:
- Excused absences and medical leave that are deemed medically necessary related to pregnancy. The Office of Title IX will work with both the student and the student’s faculty members to create a plan for completion of course work and continuation of the student’s education. Individual plans may be adjusted as circumstances change.
- Opportunity to make up any work missed due to medically necessary absences for pregnancy
- Reasonable adjustments to an education program or activity which include, but are
not limited to:
- Accessible seating (i.e. a larger desk);
- Appropriate restroom breaks;
- Excused absences related to medically necessary appointments;
- Academic adjustments related to childbirth; and
- Mobility support
Request an Accommodation
If you have questions or concerns about pregnancy accommodations or would like to request an accommodation related to pregnancy, please email Barbara Scales, Title IX Coordinator, Jerriona Walker, Deputy Title IX Coordinator or call the Office of Title IX at 931-393-1538.
JUST REPORT IT
Documentation
A student seeking accommodations, adjustments, or requesting excused absences related to pregnancy will need to provide official documentation from the student’s physician.
The Office of Title IX will request a letter from the student’s physician providing dates on which the student’s attendance must be excused and a statement that the absences are deemed medically necessary.
Documentation can be provided in the following ways:
- In-person: Bring your documentation materials to the
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Title IX Office
5002 Motlow College Blvd
Smyrna, TN 37167
Hiatt-Spivey Center 2nd Floor
HSC 241 -
Moore County/Tullahoma Campus
6015 Ledford Mill Rd.
Tullahoma, TN 37388
EOFF 118 & 120
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- Via email: Send an email with documentation attached to [email protected] or to Barbara Scales, Executive Director of Organizational Compliance and Enrichment, and reference “Documentation for Pregnancy” in the subject line. Include your name and student ID number in the body of the email.
- Just Report It: Submit a report.
Campus Facilities
Lactation Rooms and All Gender Restrooms On Campus
If you have concerns about a building that does not currently have a specified lactation room or space, contact Barbara Scales, Title IX Coordinator, or call 931-393-1538.
Lactation Rooms
- Moore County – SH108 (requires an access code)
- McMinnville – MC177 (requires an access code)
- Smyrna – 1st floor women’s restroom in the Hiatt Spivey Building (separate room located directly off the restroom area)
- Fayetteville – Room 112 (requires an access code)
If you need access to a room that requires a code, please contact Tracy Boatman at [email protected] or 931-393-1538 to obtain the access code.
Family/Unisex restrooms
- McMinnville 1 in McMinnville Center
- Fayetteville 2 in Sunquist(repurposed faculty restrooms)
- Smyrna 1 in MLA
- 3 Public use in HSC
- 3 Faculty Staff use in HSC
- Moore 2 in CGL
- 2 In Simon(repurposed faculty restrooms)
- 2 in Crouch second floor
- 2 in Marcum 1st floor on page 1
Additional Resources and Information
- Read more about the U.S. Department of Education’s “Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant and Parenting Students” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
- Read more about the U.S. Department of Education’s “Discrimination Based on Pregnancy and Related Conditions” resource under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Barbara Scales, Executive Director of Organizational Compliance & Enrichment
[email protected]
5002 Motlow College Blvd
Smyrna, TN 37167
615-220-7976