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Vietnam Era Veterans Assistance Act of 1974; Article 522lk V.A.C.S.; and Executive
Orders 11246 and 11758.
Trinity Valley Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. The following
person has been designated to handleinquiries regarding the nondiscrimination
policies: Director of Human Resources, 100 Cardinal Drive, Athens, TX 75751, 903-
675-6215,humanresources@tvcc.edu.
TVCC willtake steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a
barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
As directed by the U.S. Department of Education, Title IX mandates that colleges
receiving federal funding provide gender equity, not just in sports, but in all areas of
campus life, meaning that all students should be able to receive an education free of
harassment, sexual violence and gender discrimination. All questions, concerns or
allegations of such conduct should be directed to the Trinity Valley Community College
Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, by any of the following means:
Human Resources, OfficeAD214, Office phone 903-675-6215, or via email humanresources@tvcc.edu.
ACCREDITATION
Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) is accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges (SACSCOC) to award associate
degrees and certificates. Contact SACSCOCat 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia
30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, athttp://www.sacscoc.org for questions
about the accreditation of TVCC. SACSCOC is to be contacted only if there is evidence
that appears to support the College’s significant non-compliance witha requirement
or standard. All other inquiries about TVCC, such as admission requirements,
financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be directed to the College at 100
Cardinal Drive, Athens, Texas 75751 or by calling 903-675-6200. TVCC received
initial accreditation to award associate degrees from SACSCOC in 1952, received its
last reaffirmation of accreditation in 2007 and has no sanctions or negative actions.
The Department of Education (DOE) recognizes the Accreditation Commission for
Education in Nursing for TVCC's Associate Degree Nursing program that received its
last reaffirmation of accreditation in 2009 and has no sanctions or negative actions.
PROGRAM APPROVAL
Programs, courses and degrees offered by Trinity Valley Community College are
approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.