Tarleton State University is committed to removing barriers that hinder students’ access to educational opportunities. In support of this mission, the Dean of Students Administration Office has developed a comprehensive collection of online resources tailored specifically for pregnant and parenting students.
Contact Case Manager Allison Shoot:
Email: ASHOOT@tarleton.edu
Phone Number: 254-968-9080
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 Semoine Pearson at (254) 968-9754.
Breastfeeding
The Dean of Students Administration Office is dedicated to ensuring that nursing parents are informed about campus facilities. We provide a range of resources to support parents and lactating individuals, addressing their unique needs with care. These services are available to all lactating individuals at Tarleton State University, including students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
Our office is committed to fostering healthy practices for the Tarleton State University community, including those planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or nursing. We invite you to explore the information below to learn more about available lactation spaces on campus, the benefits of breastfeeding, mothers’ rights, local resources, and guidelines for establishing lactation spaces in new campus facilities.
Lactation Spaces
The Dean of Students Administration Office has compiled a list of the available spaces on campus that are clean, private, and functional for lactation purposes.
Below is a list of available lactation spaces on Tarleton State University’s campus.
- Stephenville – 2nd floor of the Engineering Building, 1st floor of the Thompson Student Center and 3rd floor of the Nursing building
- Ft. Worth – labeled “personal health” across from the family restrooms, 2nd and 3rd Floor
- Waco – Community Services Center and the Student Services Center. Students should contact Katie Vise at mvise@mclennan.edu to be placed on the schedule and gain room access.
Having trouble finding the location of a building that has a lactation space? Click the Interactive Campus Map link below.
Campus Map – Stephenville
Campus Map – Waco
Resources
The following list is provided to help interested individuals find pregnant, parenting, and breastfeeding resources. The Dean of Students Administration Office and Tarleton State University do not endorse any individual agency listed below.
Please consult a medical professional if you have any questions about the veracity of the information provided by these sources.
Texas WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Clinics
| Name | City | Address | Phone Number |
| Outreach Health Services WIC Clinic | Stephenville | 125 W Oak St. | 254-968-3680 |
| Granbury WIC | Granbury | 1250 Weatherford Hwy Bldg A | 817-579-6760 |
| Cleburne WIC Clinic | Cleburne | 106 Del Rio Ct | 817-641-7211 |
| Burleson WIC Clinic | Burleson | 228 SW Wilshire Blvd | 817-447-6110 |
| White Settlement WIC Clinic | Fort Worth | 1638 S Cherry Ln | 817-321-5400 |
| SPCAA: WIC Program | Weatherford | 925 Santa Fe Dr #108 | 817-594-8536 |
| WIC Clinic | Waco | 1105 Washington Ave | 254-750-8623 |
| Waco WIC | Waco | 225 W Waco Dr. | 254-750-5474 |
Local Resources
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital provides a variety of resources for individuals who are thinking of starting a family, are already pregnant, or want to understand how to live a healthy life.
Having a baby is one of the most exciting and rewarding times in a woman’s life, and Lake Granbury Medical Center is dedicated to providing expectant mothers and newborns with the finest care during this special time. Our maternity services are provided by obstetricians, labor and delivery specialists, nurses and other caring professionals in a welcoming, comfortable environment.
The labor and delivery department at Medical City Weatherford is fully equipped to make your experience a happy, healthy one delivery. From their highly trained obstetrics team to their comfortable environment and caring staff, they are here to help you prepare for labor, delivery and your postpartum experience, all close to home.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest
Wherever you are in your pregnancy journey, the experienced labor and delivery team at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest is with you every step of the way. They want you to feel safe, comfortable and supported throughout preconception, pregnancy, delivery and beyond. When the time comes, their labor and delivery team is ready around the clock. Whether you are a first-time mom or a delivery room veteran, they are here to provide you with a birth experience as individual as your new bundle of joy.
National Resources
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Breast Milk. Every Ounce Counts
Dispelling Breastfeeding Myths
World Health Organization (WHO)
International Lactation Consultant Association
Lactation Room Setup
If you are a building proctor for any buildings on Tarleton State University’s campus and are interested in establishing a lactation space, please contact the Dean of Student’s Administration Office. We will guide you through the process of ensuring your designated space meets the necessary requirements. Meanwhile, we invite you to review the information below to familiarize yourself with the requirements and considerations for establishing lactation spaces. If you have provided a new Lactation Space, please register your space with the Dean of Students Administration Office.
Lactation Space Considerations
- Identify physical locations suitable for lactation purposes (i.e. private office, bathroom extensions, conference rooms, etc.)
- Identify whether physical locations are large enough to accommodate basic furniture and necessities (i.e. Chair, couch, personal lockers, sink, trash bin, etc.)
- Address privacy and security concerns (i.e. Will mothers need a key? Will someone let them in to the room? Are there suitable door locks?
- Inform students, staff, and visitors about the importance of providing private, secure, and clean lactation spaces for mothers and their babies.
- Designate times and days for when the lactation spaces will be available.
- Establish a scheduling system (i.e. Online reservations, phone reservations, or walk-ins welcome)
Basic Amenities for Lactation Spaces
- Door that can be locked from the inside
- Electrical outlets
- Access to a clean sink and paper towels
- Trash can
- Comfortable chair
- Table or area where mothers can place supplies
- Appropriate signage that the space is specifically for lactation purposes
Additional Resources on Establishing Lactation Spaces
- Society for Human Resource Management on Lactation Rooms Requirements
- American Institute of Architects’ Lactation Room Design
- The University of Michigan’s Lactation Room Setup Guide
Campus Resources
Purple Pantry
Purple Pantry is an on-campus resource available to all students, providing a variety of food, hygiene products, and school essentials at no additional cost. Open 24/7 and year-round, it ensures that students have access to these necessities whenever they need them.
CCAMPIS
CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents in School) is a U.S. Department of Education federal grant that provides financial assistance for low-income, undergraduate student-parents to access affordable, quality childcare while they pursue post-secondary education.
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).