LMU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. LMU prohibits retaliation against any individual for 1) filing, or encouraging someone to file, a complaint of discrimination; 2) participating in an investigation of discrimination; or 3) opposing discrimination. “Retaliation” includes an adverse action or act of revenge against an individual for filing or encouraging someone to file a complaint of discrimination, participating in an investigation of discrimination, or opposing discrimination.
LMU is committed to providing an environment free of all forms of discrimination, including gender or sex-based discrimination. With the exception of guidance counselors in session, all LMU employees are Mandatory Reporters; this means that if you inform any LMU employee of a situation that may involve sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, or any other form of prohibited gender or sex-based discrimination, the employee is required to report the information to the Title IX Coordinator. If you would like to speak with an individual who does not have this obligation, confidential counseling is available to students free of charge through the LMU Office of Mental Health Counseling, Duke Hall 202. For more information, call (423) 869-6277, or schedule an appointment online at https://www.lmunet.edu/student-life/counseling/schedule-an-appointment.
If you have experienced discrimination and would like to make a report to the University, contact: Rebekah Webb, Title IX Coordinator/Institutional Compliance Officer, by email at titleix@lmunet.edu. The Title IX Coordinator/Institutional Compliance Officer’s office is located in Cumberland Gap Offices #3 at 609 Colwyn Ave., Cumberland Gap, TN. The Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct Policies are available on the Office of Institutional Compliance website.