Title IX Coordinator
Monica Ryan, Title IX Coordinator
Phone: (409) 880-8163
mryan@lamar.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Harold Hillyard, University Investigator
(409) 880-7779
hhillyard@lamar.edu
LU Police Department
211 Redbird Lane, Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: (409) 880-8311
dept_ludisp@lamar.edu
Student Health Center
If you would like to speak with someone about an incident and have it remain confidential, you may do so with a counselor at the Student Health Center located in the Recreational Center.
Student Health Center
4465 Jimmy Simmons Blvd, Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: (409) 880-8466
shc@lamar.edu
Make an Anonymous Report
If you prefer to file an anonymous report, complete the .
Responsible Employee
- Responsible employee refers to a University employee engaged in the course and scope of their employment, including campus police or security. All Employees are Responsible Employees except Confidential Employees as. Responsible Employees include all administrators, faculty, staff, residence life directors and Advisors, and graduate teaching assistants.
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Confidential Employee refers to a person designated by the University to whom students enrolled at the institution may speak confidentially concerning incidents of Sexual Misconduct. The term refers to physical and mental health professionals, including licensed counselors who provide mental health counseling to members of the school community, and those who act under the supervision of a health care employee; and individuals whose scope of employment includes confidentiality requirements under Texas law.
Title IX Coordinator
- If you choose to report directly to the Title IX Coordinator, the Title IX Coordinator will conduct an investigation into your report.
- You will receive information about support services available to you, and any reasonable accommodations will be coordinated through this office.
- The option of reporting to law enforcement will also be explained to you.
- No information will be provided to law enforcement without your permission.
- The university adjudication process for sexual misconduct and Title IX is explained in detail in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Law Enforcement
- If you choose to report to the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Police Department, they will take your report and provide you the option of criminal prosecution and/or the sexual misconduct adjudication process.
- You may choose to have your identity protected with a pseudonym as per . Notice of the incident will be provided to the Title IX Coordinator for the university Title IX investigation.
- The police will provide you with resource options, and the Title IX Coordinator will ensure your access to support services.
- Deciding to pursue criminal charges will not negate the university’s investigation, and both will proceed concurrently.
- If the incident occurred outside of Jefferson County, the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Police Department will assist you in contacting the appropriate jurisdiction to investigate, should you desire to do so.