Pregnant and New Parent Student Support
Brightpoint supports students who are pregnant or parenting in achieving their goals through academic and career success.
We understand that students who are pregnant or parenting may face additional challenges when juggling school and parenting responsibilities.
Pregnant and parenting community and web resources
For assistance connecting to academic and/or community resources, or to request an accommodation contact, Michelle Spencer, Associate Dean of Students, at 804 594-1534.
Breastfeeding and Lactation Rooms
Private breastfeeding and lactation rooms are available for all Brightpoint students, faculty, and staff, but you must make an appointment in advance; walk-ins are not available.
To arrange for time in one of our lactation rooms, please contact Michelle Spencer, Associate Dean of Students, at 804-594-1534 or Sandra Kirkland, Dean of Students, at 804-594-1566.
If you have an immediate need, please contact Brightpoint Security at 804-796-4025 (Chester) or 804-897-6678 (Midlothian).
*Rooms are equipped with refrigerators for storage of breastmilk.
**Lactation materials can be washed using private sinks at both campuses
- Midlothian Campus - Trailblazer Hall Employee Lounge, Room T313
- Chester Campus – Moyar Hall, Room M112C
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex—including pregnancy and parental status—in educational programs and activities.