Sex Discrimination

All members of Lebanon Valley College have the right to work, study, and live in a campus environment free of sex discrimination. Lebanon Valley College prohibits discrimination against its employees and students on the basis of sex, and will not tolerate sex discrimination, whether in the form of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or any other form of sexual misconduct. Sex discrimination is contrary to the values of Lebanon Valley College and may constitute a violation of the College’s Title IX Policy, Student Conduct Code, and/or policies applicable to faculty and staff.

Federal Title IX Law

Certain forms of Sex Discrimination are prohibited under the College’s Title IX Policy.  LVC’s Title IX Policy, including its procedures to address Title IX Sexual Harassment follows the requirements imposed under Title IX and its implementing regulations. 

This Title IX Policy applies to all employees (faculty, staff, all other non-student employees) and all students.

Reporting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Assault & Dating Violence

Persons who believe they have experienced any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, are encouraged to report the incident immediately. Supports are available, even if a person decides not to pursue a formal grievance process under any College policy. There are resources on campus and in the Lebanon County community. Confidential support is also available. A copy of LVC’s Sexual Misconduct Guide is available in the Office of Campus Safety.

Anyone wishing to report a potential violation of the Title IX Policy or any other College policy addressing sex discrimination may make a report to the Title IX coordinator, a deputy Title IX Coordinator, the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Residential Life Staff, or the Office of Campus Safety. The College will respond to such reports pursuant to applicable policy.

Reporting a Complaint Anonymously

Reports of sex discrimination in any form may be submitted anonymously. The College will respond to anonymous reports, but its ability to respond may be limited, based upon the information provided.

Identity of Title IX Coordinator, Deputies, and OCR Information
Title IX Coordinator

Ann C. Hayes
Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Humanities 108
Lebanon Valley College
101 N. College Avenue, Annville, Pa, 17003-1400
717-867-6416, hayes@lvc.edu

 

Deputy Title IX Coordinators:

Dr. Laura Eldred
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
Humanities 104
717-867-6242, eldred@lvc.edu

Stacey Hollinger
Associate Athletic Director/Senior Women’s Administrator
Arnold Sports Center
Lebanon Valley College
101 N. College Avenue, Annville, Pa, 17003-1400
717-867-6891, sholling@lvc.edu

Jeremy Munson
Associate Dean of Student Affairs (operations)
Office of Student Engagement
Mund College Center
717-867-6165, munson@lvc.edu

Sarah Shupp
Associate Dean of Student Affairs (engagement)
Office of Student Engagement
Mund College Center
717-867-6238, shupp@lvc.edu

Counseling Support for Students

The decision of whether or not to report a case of sexual misconduct can be a difficult one, especially in the immediate aftermath of the incident. Talking with a trained counselor can be extremely helpful in dealing with emotional trauma and arriving at a decision about whether or not to report an incident. The Lebanon Valley College health and counseling services staff is available to help. All information will be held in strict confidence except as otherwise permitted by law. 

Counseling Support for Employees

The Employee Assistance Program is available for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children. The College provides three sessions per year of professional counseling services. To access this resource, call 1-800-527-2322 and identify yourself as an LVC employee.

Support Options

To report anonymously by phone go to the Campus Conduct Hotline

To report anonymously online click here.

LVC Public Safety (24 hours): 717-867-6111

LVC Student Affairs: 717-867-6233

Annville Township Police Department: 717-867-2711

Inquiries concerning the application of anti-discrimination laws may be referred to the Title IX coordinator or deputy coordinators identified above or to the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education. Visit https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the U.S. Department of Education office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.