Sexual Misconduct & Title IX
The Texas State University System (TSUS) and Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) are firmly committed to creating and maintaining educational communities in which each individual is respected, appreciated, and valued. LSCO's focus on tolerance, openness, and respect is key in providing every member of the LSCO community with basic human dignity free from all forms of Sexual Misconduct, including Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. Any report of behavior that threatens our institutional values and breaches the TSUS Sexual Misconduct Policy shall be promptly investigated and remediated in accordance with principles of law, fairness, and equity to all Parties involved.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities. Sexual harassment of students or employees, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Lamar State College Orange is committed to creating an environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) provides equal access and opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. LSCO complies with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits sex discrimination in employment; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age, and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act. Sexual misconduct, as defined in the College’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, constitutes a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX and Title VII.
For questions concerning our non-discrimination policy, you may contact our Title IX Coordinator Rebecca Gentry at (409) 882-3910, Accessibility Coordinator Morgan Milligan at (409) 882-3393 or the Office for Civil Rights at (214) 661-9600.
Where to Report
Anonymous Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Reporting
Lamar State College Orange promotes prompt reporting of all forms of sexual misconduct. To ensure all students, faculty, and staff have an option for electronic reporting of an incident of sexual misconduct, LSCO has created an online, secure reporting form. This form will enable an individual to report the alleged offense anonymously. Access the Anonymous Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Reporting Form.
Title IX Coordinator
Rebecca Gentry
Ron E. Lewis Building, Room 222C
409-882-3910
rebecca.gentry@lsco.edu
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Kim Hagler
Ron Lewis Library, Room 218B
409-882-3343
kim.hagler@lsco.edu
Title IX Deputy Coordinator & Investigator
Alicia Lloyd
Academy Center, Room 120
409-882-3991
alicia.lloyd@lsco.edu
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Patty Collins
Ron E. Lewis Building, Room 345
409-882-3922
patty.collins@lsco.edu
Community Resources for Counseling, Mental Health, and other Student Assistance
Virtual Health and Wellness Platform Available 24/7 for LSCO students
TimelyCare
All services are virtual and can be located at timelycare.com/LSCO
Learn more about TimelyCare Virtual Mental Health Services
Counseling Services
Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas
409-727-6400
Counseling for children & non-offending family members
Garth House - Orange Office
409-883-1314
Offers free, convenient, and confidential services for employees, their spouse/domestic
partner, and eligible dependents
Interface EAP-Employee Assistance Program
1-800-324-4327 or 713-781-3364
Grief Support
Hope and Healing Grief Support Group
409-727-6400 x 219
Victim Advocacy & legal assistance
Orange County District & County Attorney or Victim Assistance Coordinator
409-883-6764
Visa and Immigration Assistance
Catholic Charities of Southeast TX
409-924-4400
24 HR Hotline providing intervention & referrals for suicide, sexual assault, general
crisis situations
Rape & Suicide Crisis of Southeast Texas
1-800-7-WE-CARE
Women & Children's shelter, Counseling Services
Family Services of Southeast Texas
409-833-2668
24 HR child and adult abuse hotline, investigates reports of neglect and abuse of
children and adults
Department of Family and Child Protective Services
409-670-4500
24-hour national hotline providing live help for sexual assault victims and their
friends and families
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
1-800-656-HOPE
24-hour phone and live chat hours for victims of domestic violence
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-1833
Trucking & Human Trafficking
Lanier Law Firm
800-723-3216
Mental Health Services
Virtual Health and Wellness Platform Available 24/7 for LSCO students
TimelyCare
All services are virtual and can be located at timelycare.com/LSCO
Learn more about TimelyCare Virtual Mental Health Services
Mental health, substance abuse, and crisis screening - LMHA*
Spindletop Center South Campus
2750 S 8th Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
409-839-1000
Mental health, substance abuse, and crisis outpatient clinic
Spindletop Center Orange County Outpatient Clinic
4305 N. Tejas Pkway
Orange, TX 77630
Phone: 409-883-3864
Fax: 409-883-7076
8AM-5PM
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Health Helpline
NAMI Golden Triangle
409-832-7121
Services for persons with physical and mental disabilities
Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services
409-924-7320
Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741
Crisis Text Line
Text 741741
24 HR Hotline for suicide intervention, Veterans Crisis line
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Behavioral and mental health services
TAN Healthcare – Beaumont & Orange
409-832-3377
Outreach, screening, assessment, and referral
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council
409-600-2427
Education and treatment services for individuals afflicted with alcohol and drug abuse
Recovery Council of Southeast Texas
409-842-2408
Online resource for recognizing substance abuse/finding support
rehabs.org
800-743-5860
Addiction treatment and recovery services
Spindletop - Addiction Treatment & Recovery (ATAR)
409-839-1033
Health Services, Urgent, non-life-threatening medical services
Orange County Urgent Care
Golden Triangle Emergency Center - Orange
TAN Healthcare – Beaumont & Orange
409-330-4707
409-920-4470
409-832-3377
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
College SNAP Project
Food pantry
Gator Food Pantry, Student Center, Room 221
Southeast Texas Food Bank
Salvation Army - Orange
Open Tuesdays from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
409-839-8777
409-291-8400
Food and emergency needs
Some Other Place
Meals served in Orange
Tues. – First Presbyterian Church
Wed. – Student Baptist Ministry
Fri. – First Presbyterian Church
410 Ninth Street, Orange
LSCO Student Center
410 Ninth Street, Orange
Assists with food, clothes, utility payments, rent, and prescription bills as funding
allows
Orange Christian Services
Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance
Salvation Army - Orange
409-886-0938
409-735-8296
409-291-8400
Financial Assistance
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas
409-924-4400
Child Care assisting, Parenting, Counseling
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas
409-924-4400
Child Care Services
Texas Child Care Solutions (TWC)
409-839-8045
Child Care Assistance Program
Day Care Assistance Program (LSCO)
409-882-3393
Food, clothing, shelter, and disaster relief
Salvation Army - Orange
409-291-8400
Disaster relief, support for military families, health and safety education
American Red Cross
409-883-2322
On-campus 7:30am to 4:30pm in Ron E. Lewis Building, Rm 222C
LSCO Title IX Coordinator – Rebecca Gentry
409-882-3910
On-campus 8:00am to 5:00pm in Ron Lewis Library Rm 218B
LSCO Title IX Deputy Coordinator - Kim Hagler
409-882-3343
On-campus 8:00am to 5:00pm in Ron E. Lewis Library, Rm 128
LSCO Title IX Deputy Coordinator & Investigator – Alicia Lloyd
409-882-3991
On-campus 7:30am to 4:30pm in Ron E. Lewis Library Rm 345
LSCO Title IX Deputy Coordinator - Patty Collins
409-882-3922
*Local Mental Health Authority