149. Mortissa Harvey: Fair and Equitable
From Beyond 1894 by Louisiana Tech University
May 13, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 149
About this episode
Dr. Mortissa Harvey discusses her role in Title IX compliance at Louisiana Tech University and the importance of building trust within the office.
Dr. Mortissa Harvey, director of Title IX compliance at Louisiana Tech University, discusses her role in ensuring the institution adheres to Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in education. She emphasizes the importance of building trust and relationships to make the Title IX office a resource rather than a punitive body. She shares her background, including her education at Spelman College and Louisiana Tech, and she reflects on the growth of the Title IX office's visibility and impact over her five years at the University. Website: 1894.latech.edu/beyond/ Email: 1894@latech.edu
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Mortissa Harvey
Topics covered
- Title IX
- education
- sex discrimination
- compliance
- trust building
- university policies
Keywords
- Title IX
- compliance
- education
- sex discrimination
- Louisiana Tech University
- trust
- relationships
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Louisiana Tech University, Spelman College, Title IX
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