Tarleton State University is dedicated to eliminating barriers that prevent students from fully accessing their educational opportunities. To that end, the Dean of Students Administration Office has compiled online resources for pregnant and parenting students.
Contact Case Manager Allison Shoot:
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 254-968-9080
Breastfeeding
The Breastfeeding information page is designed to assist lactating individuals find resources about breastfeeding and lactation spaces on campus. As a part of the Dean of Students Administration Office’s mission to make education more accessible, we have compiled a list of campus buildings which offer spaces for lactating mothers to breastfeed their children or pump.
Campus Resources
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rights of pregnant and parenting students and some of the on-campus resources available to students. For more in-depth information and personal assistance, please contact the Dean of Students Administration Office at 254-968-9080.
- Purple Pantry: is an on campus resource for all students to utilize. It is open 24/7, year round. We provide a variety of food, hygiene, and school essentials at no additional cost to the student. Click here to file out an application: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?TarletonStateUniv&layout_id=31
- CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents in School): is a Federal Grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education that offers financial assistance to low-income, undergraduate student-parents in need of affordable, quality childcare services during their pursuit of post-secondary education. The goal of CCAMPIS is to provide services that help student-parents stay enrolled in classes and graduate with a degree. Click here for more information: https://www.tarleton.edu/srbn/ccampis/
- Children’s Collection: Located on the bottom floor of the Dick Smith Library. Here you have the ability to check out material and allow your child to explore books and other manipulatives while you are studying. Children must be supervised by their parents in this area and cannot be left alone.
Little Texans
The Little Texans is a resource guide for Texan parents with information about local activities for children, information about local medical providers, and suggested questions for childcare providers. Please note, Tarleton State University does not endorse any medical or childcare provider and recommends that all parents do their own research to determine the best provider for their child(ren).
Pregnant/Parenting Student Accommodation Request Form
Complete the Pregnant/Parenting Student Accommodation Request Form.
The U.S. Department of Education’s regulation implementing Title IX specifically prohibits discrimination against a student based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these conditions. The Title IX regulation also prohibits a school from applying any rule related to a student’s parental, family, or marital status that treats students differently based on their sex.
For further information or guidance regarding Title IX for pregnant and parenting students, please contact Compliance Coordinator at 254-968-9754.