Student Rights and Responsibilities

Title IX and Power-Based Violence

Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all areas of education programs and activities such as admissions, financial aid, housing, facilities, scholastic, intercollegiate, club and intramural athletics.
 
Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence and sexual assault, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. SLCC is committed to ensuring all students feel safe and have the opportunity to benefit fully from education programs and activities.
 
Reporting:
 
Employee Reporting Obligations:
Students, faculty, and staff are obligated to report incidents and share information about sexual misconduct and harassment, even if the complainant or witness has concerns about underage drinking, drug use or other prohibited activity.
 
To file a complaint of sexual misconduct, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or complete our online reporting form below. 
 
Dr. Erica Precht 
Title IX Coordinator
Office of Student Engagement
(337) 521-6611
 
 
I'm not ready to report. What are my options?
 
We would still like to hear from you. If you are not sure whether you are ready to report, confidential assistance is available to you. You can discuss your reporting options and how to proceed with a confidential resource to make a decision that feels best for you.
 
Resources:
 
  • 24-Hour Crisis Line: 337-233-7273
     
  • Sexual Abuse Response Center (Rape Crisis Center) - Services for adult/child victims of sexual abuse/assault: 337-269-1557
     
  • Faith House
     
  • Hearts of Hope - As the only sexual trauma center in Acadiana, Hearts of Hope oversees all sexual assault reporting and case management for children and adult victims in the community. Therapy is provided to survivors of sexual violence free of charge. Their Sexual Assault Response Center offers adult survivors of sexual violence individual therapy, an Adult Survivor Group and an LGBTQ+ Survivor Group.
     
  • RAINN Online Chat Information - Chat with a trained support specialist with RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). Specialists are available 24/7.
     
  • National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline - If you need immediate help, call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.                  
     
  • Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault
    2133 Silverside Drive, Suite A
    Baton Rouge, LA  70808
    225-372-8995
     
  • Louisiana's Community and Technical Colleges System - Learn about Louisiana's Community and Technical Colleges (LCTCS) Title IX policy, response, and resources.
Confidential Advisors:

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the division of the federal government charged with enforcing compliance with Title IX. Information regarding OCR can be found at: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html.
 
If the incident or situation is criminal in nature, immediately contact campus security or the local police where the incident occurred.
 
SLCC Campus Security
David Crochet
Associate Director of Safety and Security
 
Retaliation:
 
Retaliation is prohibited against any student or employee who files a complaint of discrimination or participates in proceedings or an investigation. Retaliatory words, actions or behavior that punish or threaten to punish any student or employee under this policy is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Retaliation should be promptly reported to the Title IX Coordinator.
 
Spring 2023 Reports

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