Southwestern Adventist University is committed to providing an educational, employment, and business environment free from sexual discrimination.

Meet Your Title IX Team

Title IX Coordinator

Southwestern Adventist University’s Title IX Coordinator is responsible for oversight and implementation of the policies and procedures; ensuring all members of the Title IX team are trained in issues specific to sexual and gender-based harassment and discrimination; and educating employees, students, and the community on reporting procedures and requirements, as well as issues of sexual and gender-based harassment and discrimination.

The Title IX Coordinator acts with independence and authority, free of conflicts of interest. Any concerns involving a conflict of interest by the Title IX Coordinator should be sent directly to the University President at pattersonam@swau.edu. Any concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest with any other Title IX office member should go to the Title IX Coordinator. Any inquiries regarding policies or procedures, or complaints regarding anyone under the purview of the University, which include sexual or gender-based discrimination and harassment, should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator:

Elizabeth Page
100 W. Hillcrest Street
Keene, TX 76058
epage@swau.edu
(817) 202-6217

Title IX Decision Maker

The Decision Maker acts independently of the Coordinator and Investigators. He or she must assess the relevant evidence, including party and witness credibility, to decide if the claimant has met a burden of proof showing the respondent to be responsible for the alleged sexual harassment.

Renard Doneskey
Professor & Department Chair
doneskey@swau.edu
(817) 202-6265

Title IX Investigators

Southwestern Adventist University engages several investigators responsible for impartially gathering all relevant evidence, including party and witness statements. They receive training annually to ensure they are able to carry out their duties responsibly and without bias. Investigators are selected annually; however, the University does not impose a limit on terms of service.

Ligia Holmes
Director of Human Resources 
Ligia@swau.edu
(817) 202-6214

James The
Vice President of Student Services
jthe@swau.edu
(817) 202-6719

Matthew Agee
Associate Director of Campus Security
matthewagee@swau.edu
(817) 202-6415

Connie Jenkins
Assistant Director of Admissions
cjenkins@swau.edu
(817) 202-6252

Keith Beucler
Associate Director of IT
keithb@swau.edu
(817) 202-6420

Johanna Penick
Associate Director Office of Registrar 
johanna@swau.edu
(817) 202-6270