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Outreach initiatives cover topics such as:</p> <ul> <li>Sexual Assault & Sexual Assault Prevention</li> <li>Bystander Intervention</li> <li>Stalking</li> <li>Dating Violence</li> <li>Domestic Violence</li> <li>Victim Blaming</li> <li>Consent</li> </ul> <h2><a href="/title-ix-prevention-and-awareness" title="Title IX Prevention and Awareness "> Click here to see more Outreach Activities.</a></h2> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="_1-1-large"> <div class="inner"> <div class="inner-image" style="background-image: url(/assets/Images/Title%20IX/denim%20day%202023%20resized_1.png)" role="img" aria-label="denim day 2023 group photo"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="_50-split-text col-12 col-md-6"> <div> <div class="h1 underline stacked">Other Title IX & Equity Pages</div> <h2><a href="Documents/Title%20IX/LSUS%20Commitment.pdf" target="_blank" title="lsus committment" rel="noopener">LSUS Committment</a></h2> <h2><a href="Documents/Title%20IX/Supportive%20Measures.pdf" target="_blank" title="title ix support services" rel="noopener">Supportive Services</a></h2> <h2><a href="Documents/Title%20IX/Resources.pdf" target="_blank" title="TITLE IX RESOURCES" rel="noopener">Resource Guides</a></h2> <h2><a href="/current-students/dean-of-students/title-ix-and-equity/title-ix-policies" title="Title IX Policies ">Title IX Policies at LSUS</a><a href="https://lsus-staging.ingeniuxondemand.com/current-students/code-of-student-conduct" title="Code of Student Conduct"></a></h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-1 order-md-2"> <div class="_1-1-large"> <div class="inner"> <div class="inner-image" style="background-image: url(/assets/Images/Title%20IX/pregnant%20student_resized.png)" role="img" aria-label=""></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="_50-split-text col-12 col-md-6 order-2 order-md-1"> <div> <div class="h1 underline stacked">Pregnant & Parenting Students</div> <p>LSU Shreveport is committed to supporting pregnant and parenting students. In alignment with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, LSUS provides accommodations for students based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, miscarriage, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions, including recovery. Pregnant and parenting students are encouraged to arrange reasonable accommodations by working directly with their faculty members.</p> <h2><a href="Documents/Title%20IX/Reasonable%20Accommodations%20for%20Pregnant%20or%20Parenting%20Students%20%28002%29.pdf" target="_blank" title="reasonable accommodations pregnant or parenting students" rel="noopener">Reasonable Accommodations</a></h2> <p></p> <h2>Lactation Room</h2> <p>LSU Shreveport offers a <strong>private lactation room</strong> (University Center, Room 217) for nursing mothers. The room has a lock, electrical outlets, sink, and comfortable seating. Refrigeration/storage is not provided. </p> <p><a href="Documents/Title%20IX/----92%20print%20size---titleixpregnantandparentingstudents-brochure.pdf" target="_blank" title="Pregant students brochure" rel="noopener">Title IX Pregnant and Parenting Students Brochure</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="_1-1-large"> <div class="inner"> <div class="inner-image" style="background-image: url(/assets/Images/Title%20IX/Domestic%20Violence%20Awareness%201.jpg)" role="img" aria-label=""></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="_50-split-text col-12 col-md-6"> <div> <div class="h1 underline stacked">Title IX Processes, Training, and Reporting</div> <p>Transparency is key to maintaining confidence and trust in the Title IX processes at LSUS. Click the link to find process flowcharts, memorandums with local law enforcement, reports, the Title IX Taskforce, and training documents that all LSUS employees and Title IX team members must undergo. </p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="Documents/Title%20IX/--Title%20IX%20and%20PBV%20Flowchart%20Fall%202021%20updated%209.26.22.docx">Title IX & Power-based Violence Flowchart  - </a></strong>The Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Complaint Process Flowchart details the process followed by LSUS when notice of alleged sexual misconduct is received.</li> <li><a href="Documents/Title%20IX/MOU%20w.SPD%2C%20Caddo%20Sheriff%2C%20LSU-SPD%2C%20LSUHSC-S%20UPD%20--%20Dec%202021.pdf"><strong>MOU with Law Enforcement</strong></a></li> <li><a href="Documents/Title%20IX/MOU%20w.%20Caddo%20DA%20--%20Dec%202021.pdf"><strong>MOU with Caddo District Attorney</strong></a></li> <li><a href="Documents/Title%20IX/Criminal%20Justice%20System%20Flowchart%20Fall%202021.pdf"><strong>Criminal Justice System Flowchart</strong></a></li> <li><a href="Documents/Title%20IX/Title%20IX%20Training%20%28002%29.pdf" target="_blank" title="Title 9 training 2024" rel="noopener"><strong>Training </strong></a>- LSUS employees, students and the Title IX team are all required to undergo training as it relates to Title IX and the prevention of sexual misconduct. <strong><a href="https://lsus.prevent.zone/" target="_blank" title="https://lsus.prevent.zone/" rel="noopener">Cultivating Awareness & Prevention of Sexual Violence Training</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="Documents/Title%20IX/Title%20IX%20Task%20Force%20Title%20IX%20Task%20Force%20Members.pdf" target="_blank" title="title ix taskforce" rel="noopener">Title IX Taskforce</a></strong></li> <li><a href="/current-students/dean-of-students/title-ix-and-equity/title-ix-reporting" title="Title IX Reporting "><strong>Reporting</strong></a><a href="https://www.lsus.edu/Documents/Title%20IX/SEX%20CRIMES%20FORM%20-%20LSUS%202021.pdf"><strong></strong></a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/40897/index.html" target="_blank" title="ethics and misconduct helpline" rel="noopener">LSUS Ethics and Misconduct Helpline</a></strong></li> <li><strong>File a Complaint - </strong>A person may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights regarding an alleged violation of Title IX <a href="https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html" target="_blank" title="https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html" rel="noopener">online</a> or by contacting the Dallas Office via email or telephone (214-661-9600).</li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 order-1 order-md-2"> <div class="_1-1-large"> <div class="inner"> <div class="inner-image" style="background-image: url(/assets/Images/Title%20IX/cindy%20and%20sky%20new.png)" role="img" aria-label=""></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="_50-split-text col-12 col-md-6 order-2 order-md-1"> <div> <div class="h1 underline stacked">Title IX & Equity Team</div> <p>Cindy Maggio, MCP, SPHR<br /><em>Title IX Coordinator and </em><em>Equity Officer</em></p> <p><br />Sky Bates, Title IX Outreach to Peers (T9-OP) 2023-2024<br /><br /></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <div id="pre-footer"> <div class="color-fade"></div> <div class="_16-9"> <div class="inner"> <div class="inner-img" style="background-image: url(/assets/Dev/TestImages/IGXTest-CTA-1440x668.jpg)" role="img" aria-label=""></div> </div> </div> <div class="box"> <img src="/Content/img/logos/lsus-anchor-alt@3x.svg" role="presentation" alt="" class="svg _svg-anchor"/> <div class="content"> <div class="header">Stay Close. 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