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.
Letter from Title IX Coordinator
CEO's Annual Summary Data Report for 2020-2021
CEO's Annual Summary Data Report for 2021-2022
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Lamar State College Orange is committed to providing 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 Patty Collins at 409-882-3922 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
Patty Collins
Ron Lewis Library, Room 354
409-882-3922
Patty.Collins@lsco.edu
Title IX Deputy Coordinator & Lead Investigator
Joseph Hargrave
Academic Center, Room 149
409-882-3910
joseph.hargrave@lsco.edu
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Lora Rives
Ron Lewis Library, Room 218-B
409-882-3343
lora.rives@lsco.edu
Title IX Deputy Coordinator & Investigator
Alicia Lloyd
Ron Lewis Library, Room 128
409-882-3991
alicia.lloyd@lsco.edu
SERVICE OFFERED | AGENCY / WEBSITE | TELEPHONE NUMBER |
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LEGAL SERVICES | ||
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 |
VICTIM SERVICES | ||
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 |
A Voice for Hope | www.avoiceforhope.net | Bernice Morciglio 409-549-7169 Bernicem83@icloud.com |
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 |
Phone: 409-883-3864 |
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 |
DRUG & ALCOHOL ADDICTION SERVICES | ||
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 |
COUNSELING 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 |
HEALTH (NON-EMERGENCY) SERVICES | ||
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 |
BASIC NEEDS SERVICES | ||
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program | College SNAP Project | |
Food pantry | Southeast Texas Food Bank Salvation Army - Orange |
409-839-8777 409-291-8400 |
Food and emergency needs | Some Other Place | 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 SERVICES | ||
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) | 409-882-3955 |
EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER SERVICES | ||
Employment and Career Exploration | Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas | 409-839-8045 |
Adult literacy and ESL education and GED preparation | Greater Orange Area Literacy Services | 409-886-4311 |
DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES | ||
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 |
TITLE IX TEAM | ||
On-campus 7:30am to 4:30pm in Ron Lewis Library Rm 352 | LSCO Title IX Coordinator - Patty Collins | 409-882-3922 |
On-campus 7:30am to 4:30pm in Academic Center, Rm 149 | LSCO Title IX Deputy Coordinator & Lead Investigator – Joey Hargrave | 409-882-3910 |
On-campus 8:00am to 5:00pm in Ron Lewis Library Rm 218B | LSCO Title IX Deputy Coordinator - Lora Rives | 409-882-3343 |
On-campus 8:00am to 5:00pm in Academic Center, Rm 117 | LSCO Title IX Deputy Coordinator & Investigator – Alicia Jones | 409-882-3991 |
*Local Mental Health Authority