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Sexual Assault and Title IX Resources

Introduction

Notice of Non Discrimination – Title IX

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits a college from discrimination based on sex, Lycoming College does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the academic, educational, co-curricular, athletic or other programs and activities of the College, whether those programs take place at the College’s facilities, at a class or training program sponsored by the College in another location, or elsewhere.

Jurisdiction

Students have a right to file a sexual discrimination or sexual misconduct complaint with the College and to report a crime to the Department of Public Safety or local law enforcement. Lycoming College will aim to coordinate a prompt investigation with any other institutional or legal process, if appropriate. However, the legal process is considered separate from our institution’s obligations to end, resolve and remedy any discriminatory misconduct and we will continue our process through to resolution even if there are pending legal actions, outside of our institution.

Lycoming College will process all alleged sexual misconduct incidents, regardless of where the conduct occurred. Even in incidents where the misconduct occurred off-campus, it may fall under the context of our education programs or activities and affects our institutional community as a whole.

We strive to support victims/complainants and take necessary steps to protect individuals from any further harassment, and provide them with information to access appropriate services and resources. We further consider how to support the safety and well-being of our entire campus community.

Title IX Coordinators

Kacy Hagan, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management and Title IX Coordinator
hagan@lycoming.edu
(570) 321-4309
Office Location: Long Hall, Room 104

The Title IX Coordinator has ultimate oversight responsibility for Title IX matters at Lycoming College. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints. In addition, the Title IX Coordinator is available to meet with students and all other members of the College community as needed.

Associate Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
(570) 321-4399
Office Location: Public Safety Office, Rich Hall Lower Level

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator’s responsibilities includes revising policy and procedures as appropriate, overseeing and/or managing investigations and resolutions, determining appropriate interim measures and remedies for students. In addition, the Title IX Deputy Coordinator is responsible for training staff who respond, investigate, or resolve sexual misconduct allegations. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator is available to meet with students and all other members of the College community as appropriate.

Inquiries or complaints may also be directed to: The Office for Civil Rights Philadelphia Office, U.S. Department of Education, 100 Penn Square East, Suite 515 Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323. Telephone number: (215) 656-8541; fax (215) 656-8605 or email OCR.philadelphia@ed.gov.

Confidentiality

Counseling Services and Health Services are considered confidential offices/staff at Lycoming College. It is only under exceptional circumstances where confidential staff believe that there is a threat to the well-being or safety of an individual or others that they are obligated to report the information. In all circumstances, the victim/complainant will be informed of the process, if such steps are deemed necessary.

What is the YWCA Wise Options?
“Wise Options is a safe haven and source of support for the people of Lycoming County, giving help and hope to women, men and children surviving Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and other Violent Crimes. Free and confidential services are provided by Wise Options 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Trained staff and volunteers provide immediate support and information to help clients deal with crisis and offer follow-up assistance to cope with ongoing related issues.”

Above information taken from YWCA Wise Options.

Transitions
“Transitions is a crisis center that provides advocacy, empowerment, and education to victims, survivors, families and communities to end patterns of violence and abuse.” Additional services include their 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, legal advocacy and medical advocacy.

Above information taken from Transitions.

Clinton County Women’s Center
Services that the Clinton County Women’s Center provides include, a 24 hour hotline, safe shelter, options/empowerment counseling, support groups, legal advocacy and medical advocacy.

Options for Victims After an Incident of Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking Has Occurred

After an incident of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or other sexual misconduct has occurred, individuals have many options for taking care of themselves. No one way is the best way, and Lycoming College recognizes the sensitivity of such incidents and aims to support individuals and their choices.

Survivor Resources

Lycoming College staff will provide to students and employees written notification about existing services both on and off-campus, including health, mental health, counseling, victim advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance, student financial aid and other available services. Lycoming College staff will also provide to individuals who report they have been a victim of dating violence, domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, whether the incident occurred on or off campus, written explanation of the student’s or employee’s rights and options.

You have many options such as:

• notify on-campus Public Safety and local police
• be assisted by campus authorities in notifying law enforcement authorities
• not reporting the incident or seeking assistance from law enforcement;
• only seeking medical attention and taking time to learn about and consider if you want to file a formal complaint;
• talking about the incident to a confidential staff member such as a counselor, a health service practitioner or our campus minister;
• filing a complaint only internally with the institution;
• interim measures, if appropriate, such as no communication/no contact directives; Public Safety escort on campus; emotional support through counseling services; residential, academic or employment modification, upholding any court action;
• filing a complaint only with law enforcement; or
• filing a complaint both internally with the institution and filing a criminal complaint;
• report the incident anonymously, without disclosing your name or identity (this will support our reporting of crime statistics): https://www.lycoming.edu/public-safety/form-incident-report.aspx;
• decline to notify authorities or report the incident.

Lycoming College will support you by:

• protecting the confidentiality of complainants/victims and other necessary parties;
• maintaining as confidential any accommodations or protective measures to the extent where maintaining such information would not impair the ability of the college to provide the acommodations or protective measures;
• upholding any court or lawful orders.