Title IX

Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that receives federal funding. Title IX is a powerful tool for students who want to combat genderbased discrimination at school and on college campuses. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment, rape and sexual assault. Title IX Coordinatorā€™s Responsibilities Louisiana Christian University is committed to responsibly investigating all discrimination and harassment as outlined by Title IX. To do this, the Title IX Coordinator adheres to the following rubric:

What is Sexual Harassment?

Louisiana Christian University is committed to providing an environment that is free of sexual harassment. In keeping with this commitment, federal and state laws, and biblical standards, the university will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment.

 

Sexual harassment is defined as:

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, when:

  • submission to such conduct is made either implicitly or explicitly a term or condition of an individualā€™s employment or status in a course, program or activity.
  • submission or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or education decisions affecting such individual; or such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfere in with the individualā€™s work or educational performance; of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working and/or learning environment; or of interfering with oneā€™s ability to participate in or benefit from an education program or activity.

 

Examples of Sexual Harassment:

  • Sexual advances, physical or implied, or direct propositions of a sexual nature.
  • A pattern of conduct, which can be subtle in nature, that has sexual overtones and is intended to create or has the effect of creating discomfort and/or humiliating another.

 

What to Do

If the incident(s) involve sexual assault or rape, immediately contact the Pineville Police Dept., at 318-442-6603. Such crimes are also considered sexual harassment and as such may be reported under LCUā€™s Policy on Harassment.

If you experience, observe, hear about, or believe someone has been sexually harassed in any way, you should make a report of the facts of the incident(s) in a timely manner:

  • If the accused is a student, contact either the Title IX Coordinator or other reporting officials listed on the back of this pamphlet. You may report to any administrator or faculty/staff member (coach, Student Life personnel, etc.) on campus and those persons will move the information where it needs to go.
  • If the accused is a LCU employee, please contact the Director of Human Resources at 318-487-7051.

The College will not tolerate sexual harassment of its students and will investigate all allegations of sexual harassment. Where sexual harassment is found, steps will be taken to end it immediately.

Students who, in good faith, report what they believe to be sexual harassment, or who cooperate in any investigation, will not be subject to retaliation.

Any student who believes he/she has been the victim of retaliation for reporting sexual harassment or cooperating in an investigation should immediately contact the Title IX Coordinator.

 

What to Expect

Any student who is a victim of sexual harassment can request assistance from the Title IX Coordinator.

In dealing with sexual harassment and rape on campus, Louisiana Christian University strongly encourages the full prosecution of all local, state and federal laws.

Victims should contact the Pineville Police Department by dialing 911 from a campus telephone. Victims may also choose to report the incident to Campus Security at 318-308-6505 or 7233 from a campus telephone. Louisiana Christian University, in accordance with college policy, will file all necessary documents with the Pineville Police Department upon receiving a complaint of sexual assault.

Investigation: Process: Remedy:
ThoroughPromptEnd the discrimination
ReliableEffectivePrevent its recurrence
ImpartialEquitableRemedy the effects upon the victim & community

Additional Resources

Rapides Regional Medical Center

318-769-3000

Rapides Outreach

318-448-0884

STAR Agency

https://star.ngo/

1-855-435-STAR

Reporting officials

Dr. Juanita Moorman, Title IX CoordinatorĀ 

318-487-7168 or 318-481-5990

Dr. Rick Brewer, President/CEO

318-487-7401

Dr. David Jeffreys, Executive VP/COO

318-487-7769

Dr. Cheryl Clark, Provost/ VP of Academic Affairs

318-487-7601

Mrs. Meredith Rennier, VP of Student Life

318-487-7138

Mr. Bryce Sanders, Executive Director of IT

318-487-7020

Mrs. Evelyn Dean, Executive Director of Finance/CFO

318-487-7132

Mrs. Renee Melder, Executive Director of Enrollment Management

318-487-7132

Prof. Brian Manuel, Dean of Students

318-487-7597

Chief John Dauzat, Director of Campus Security

318-487-7015

Dr. Joshua Dara, Special Assistant to the President for Legal Affairs & Special Projects

318-487-7135 or 318-487-7291

Coach Reni Mason, VP of Intercollegiate Athletics

318-487-7503

Mrs. Janet Sanders, Coordinator of Health Services

318-487-7750

Mrs. Amy Dufrene, Director of Mental Health Counseling & FYE

318-487-7420

Dr. Shaina Goudea, Associate Vice President of the School of Nursing and Allied Health, PTA Program Director
318-487-7162
Professor Victory Lemons, Dean, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
318-497-7179
Dr. Christine Reese, Dean of The School of Humanities and Social Sciences

318-487-7103

Dr. Justin Langford, Dean of The School of Ministry and Performing Arts

318-487-7243

Dr. Kenny Holt, Dean of The Ray & Dorothy Young School of Business, Technology, and Design

318-487-7130

 

A complete description of LCUā€™s grievance procedure can be found in the LCU Student Handbook.