Texas Lutheran University (TLU) has an obligation to inform its students and employees of the reporting protocols for acts of sex and/or gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and other sexual misconduct. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), TLU does not discriminate on the basis of sex and/or gender in the education programs or activities it operates. 

As required by Texas State Law, all faculty, staff, and student employees are mandated to promptly report to the Title IX office about any allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, and stalking that they learn about during the course of employment. The only exceptions to the law are if the employee is the alleged victim themself; or if the allegation was revealed to the employee during a university-sponsored or affiliated public awareness event (e.g., “Take Back the Night”).

There are three ways to make a report: 1) complete an online reporting form http://tixreport.tlu.edu, 2) call the Campus Conduct Hotline (866-943-5787),  or 3) report directly to any member of the Title IX Team.  For more information about reporting and members of the Title IX team, including the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators visit: Title IX/Sex and Gender Discrimination | Texas Lutheran University

In addition, several confidential* support services are available both on and off campus.  These include:

·        Director of Counseling and Accessibility Services (swesterfield@tlu.edu) 

·        Campus Pastor (kwcain@tlu.edu) 

·        Sports Medicine (athletics trainers) full-time staff (ncurtis@tlu.edu; mmatocha@tlu.edu; krstephens@tlu.edu)

·        TLU Care (Resources & Support Services | Texas Lutheran University); 833-484-6359);  24/7 online system for non-emergency medical and/or mental health support at no charge to TLU students.

·        Counseling Services for Employees (http://www.healthadvocate.com/Standard3; 888-293-6948);  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides immediate and confidential counseling sessions at no charge to TLU employees (limited number of sessions).

·        Thriving Hearts Crisis Center (http://www.safeseguin.org; 830-372-2780 or 800-834-2033):  advocates available 24/7 for services, information, & support 

·        Comal County Crisis Center (http://www.crisiscenternb.org; 830-620-7520 or 800-434-8013); advocates are available 24/7 to offer services, information, and support.

·        Houston Area Women's Center (https://hawc.org/); (346) 295-8994; advocates are available 24/7 to offer services, information, and support.

TLU takes all allegations of misconduct and assessing potential threats to safety seriously. If you have any immediate questions or concerns about any of the information above or Title IX and sex and/or gender discrimination policies and processes overall, please feel free to contact me, or you may also contact the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Dallas Office at (214) 661-9600 or OCR.Dallas@ed.gov. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Bobbi Supak

Associate Vice President for Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator

* By law, confidential resources will report that they have received information regarding an alleged incident. They will, however, maintain confidentiality and not reveal any personally identifiable information (including name, address, or details of incident), unless expressly authorized by the victim/survivor/complainant, except in extreme cases involving immediacy of threat or danger and/or abuse of a minor. Likewise, employees deemed Campus Security Authorities, under the Clery Act, may report incidents of sexual violence, but no personally identifiable information (including name, address, or details of incident) will be shared with the university.