The Title IX Deputies are specially trained to assist in all facets of the Title IX grievance process. For any given incident, they may be asked to assist a complainant or respondent with understanding the Title IX process, conduct reasonable, impartial and prompt investigations, proceed over live hearings and/or to serve on an appeals panel.

The Title IX Coordinator may assign any one or more Deputies varying roles which may change per reported incident. The possible roles a Deputy can serve are:

Investigator– conducts an impartial and prompt investigation; meets with parties and witnesses and gathers evidence; writes final investigative report.
Hearing Panel Officer– serves as one of three decision-makers during the live grievance hearing, determines responsibility and recommends discipline/sanctions, if appropriate.
Appeals Panel Officer– serves as one of three appeals officers to decide the validity of a party’s appeal.

Dr. Shahara’Tova V. Dente
Professor of English & Women’s Studies
Graduate Director of Women’s Leadership
Department of Languages, Literature, & Philosophy
svdente@muw.edu
(662) 329-7751

Dr. Chrystal Hodges
Associate Professor of Education
College of Education and Human Sciences
chodges@muw.edu
(662) 241-6949

Ms. Laura Quinn
Director of Human Resources
Office of Human Resources
lsquinn@muw.edu
(662) 329-7211

Dr. Youn Mi Lee
Professor of Family Science
Department of Psychology and Family Science
ymlee@muw.edu
(662) 329-7189

Ms. Jessica McDill
Instructor of Management
College of Business and Professional Studies
jsmcdill@muw.edu
(662) 329-7504

Dr. Barry Smith
Professor and Chair of Communication
College of Arts and Sciences
bpsmith@muw.edu
(662) 241-6248

Ms. Jasmine Manasco
Clinical Supervisor/Instructor for Speech-Language Pathology
Department of Speech-Language Pathology
jlmanasco@muw.edu
(662) 329-7270

Dr. Clear Moore
Director, Student Success Center
dsmoore@muw.edu
(662) 329-7138

Dr. Matthew Miles
Dean of Students
Office of Student Affairs
mcmiles@muw.edu
(662) 370-0127

Dr. Malia Schimminger
Director, Career Services
Career Services and Professional Development Center
mnschimminger@muw.edu
(662) 241-7619