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 Coordinatorās 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 individualās 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 individualās work or educational performance; of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working and/or learning environment; or of interfering with oneās 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 LCUās 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: |
---|---|---|
Thorough | Prompt | End the discrimination |
Reliable | Effective | Prevent its recurrence |
Impartial | Equitable | Remedy 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
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 LCUās grievance procedure can be found in the LCU Student Handbook.