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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. ULM is committed to ensuring all students, employees and visitors feel safe and have the opportunity to benefit fully from education programs and activities.
If the university is notified of sexual harassment or violence, we will:
1. Take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate the incident
2. Take prompt action to end the harassment and resolve the situation
3. Take appropriate steps to prevent recurrence of future incidents
To file a complaint, complete the online Incident Reporting Form found at publicdocs.maxient.com/incidentreport.php. Students, employees, and visitors may also file a complaint by contacting (in the manner most convenient for them):
Treina Landrum, Title IX Coordinator
University Library 612
landrum@ulm.edu
Office: (318) 342-1004
If the incident or situation is criminal in nature, immediately contact University Police Department or the local police where the incident occurred.
Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking have a right to notify or not notify proper law enforcement authorities, including on-campus and local police and may also opt to be assisted by campus authorities in notifying such authorities if the student or employee so chooses. In the event that incidents that meet the definition of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking are reported through this complaint policy, additional information will be provided to the complainant in accordance with the Clery Act.
University Police located at www.ulm.edu/police/, Filhiol Hall, 3811 Desiard Street, 318-342-5350 or 1-911 for emergencies.
Students are strongly encouraged 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 encourage reporting, the university pursues a policy of offering alleged victims amnesty from policy violations and will not pursue disciplinary action related to the incident.
Retaliation is prohibited against any student, employee or visitor 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. Students, employees, and vistors may report retaliation by contacting (in the manner most convient for them):
Treina Landrum, Title IX Coordinator
University Library 612
landrum@ulm.edu
Office: (318) 342-1004
Policy
The University of Louisiana at Monroe is committed to a campus environment free from all forms of sexual misconduct and workplace harassment. No student, employee or visitor should be subjected to unsolicited and unwelcome overtures or conduct, either verbal or physical. The health, safety and well-being of students, employees, and visitors are the university’s primary concern.
All students and employees will be held accountable for compliance with this policy and any violation may lead to disciplinary action. All members of the university community should report incidents of sexual misconduct. Any person who receives or becomes aware of sexual misconduct or other violation of this policy should report the complaint as soon as possible.
See Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures located at webservices.ulm.edu/policies/document.php (opens in PDF)
or Click links below:
CAMPUS SAVE ACT
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT COMPLAINT POLICY
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT FORMAL COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA)
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