Frequently Asked Questions

What if I just want to talk to someone and do not want to have the College involved?

If you are seeking someone to support you during this time, but do not want to file a complaint, you should seek out a Confidential Resource (employee) or community resources. At Lane, Confidential Resources include licensed counselors, licensed Health Clinic personnel, and the Title IX Coordinator. Off campus, these people may include licensed mental health providers, medical health provides, and members of the clergy.

These people will provide support and direct individuals to resources as well as describe options students have with regards to reporting. Keep in mind that disclosing only to Confidential employees limits the effective response on the College's part.

In cases in which an individual presents a threat to themselves or others, confidentiality is waived in order to keep people safe.

Who is the Title IX Coordinator and what do they do?

The Title IX Coordinator will be informed of all complaints or reports of violations of this procedure, and oversees the College's centralized response to ensure compliance with Title IX and the 2013 Amendments to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Title IX Coordinator's activities include (but are not limited to):

Communicating with all members of the College community regarding Title IX and VAWA, and providing information about how individuals may access their rights;
Reviewing applicable College policies and procedures to ensure institutional compliance with Title IX and VAWA;
Monitoring the College's administration of its own applicable policies and procedures, including record keeping, timeframes, and other procedural requirements;
Coordinating training regarding Title IX, VAWA, and prohibited conduct defined in this procedure; and
Responding to any complaint or report regarding conduct that violates this procedure. In this capacity, the Title IX Coordinator oversees the investigation and resolution of such alleged misconduct, directs the provision of any remedial measures, and monitors the administration of any related appeal.

The Title IX Coordinator may delegate responsibilities under this procedure to designated administrators, who will be appropriately trained.

The College's Title IX Coordinator's contact information is as follows:

Title IX Coordinator: Terrie Minner
Interim Associate Dean of Accessibility and Support
Phone: (541) 463-3010
Email: titleix@lanecc.edu
Office: Building 1, Room 218

Deputy Coordinator: Carl Yeh
Director of Student Standards
Phone: (541) 463-5787
Email: yehc@lanecc.edu
Office: Building 19, Room 231B

Deputy Coordinator: Dennis Carr
Director of Human Resources
Phone: (541) 463-5586
Email: CarrD@lanecc.edu
Office: Building 3, Room 119

While going through the reporting process, can the College do anything to keep me safe or stop the unwelcomed behavior?

The College can enact certain interim actions that are appropriate given the specifics of:

the alleged unwelcome behavior,
nature of the relationship between the complainant and respondent,
and the type of report procedure (informal vs. formal).

Interim actions help the College to stop the unwelcome behavior as well as remedy the effects of the unwelcome behavior. Here are some of the interactions that may be appropriate:

Access to on-campus counseling services and assistance in setting up an initial appointment;
Advocacy for accessing community resources for ongoing assistance to include, but not limited to:
- an individual safety plan,
- counseling,
- case management/advocacy,
- support,
- legal advocacy,
- emergency shelter/housing, etc.
No conduct directives between parties
Class section/schedule changes, including the ability to withdrawal from a course
Rescheduling of exams, projects and assignments
Providing alternative course completion options
Changing work schedules, job assignments, or job locations for college employment
Providing academic support services such as tutoring
Limiting or barring an individual's or organization's access to certain Lane Community College-owned facilities or activities
Collaborating with Public Safety to create a personal safety plan (both on and off campus) and including an escort to ensure safe movement between classes and activities
Interim suspension of the Respondent
Student-requested leaves of absence

What if I am afraid of retaliation?

Retaliation against the complainant (the person who filed a report, or who is the recipient of the unwelcome behavior) or anyone who participates in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a report of sexual misconduct is expressly forbidden. An individual who is subjected to retaliation (e.g. threats, intimidation, reprisals, damage to one's reputation, or adverse employment or educational actions) is encouraged to make a report of retaliation. Retaliation claims should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator or through the Student Complaint form as soon as possible.