Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Graceann Platukus
Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (Building 5)
521 Trailblazer Drive
Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 18634
PHONE: 1-800-377-5222 extension 7243
EMAIL: gplatukus@luzerne.edu

Luzerne County Community College Statement of Non-Discrimination

Luzerne County Community College is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ("Title VII");Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ("VEVRAA"); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ("GINA"); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA"); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ("OWBPA"); the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ("PHRA"); the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ("FCRA"); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because they have filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a complaint, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquiries may be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness at 800-377-5222 extension 7234. Inquiries related to sexual harassment or other conduct prohibited by Title IX, should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Graceann Platukus, at 800-377-5222 extension 7243 or by email at gplatukus@luzerne.edu. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint will be disciplined, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the College and/or termination of employment.

Title IX Policy's Statement of Rights of the Parties Rights of the Complainant and Respondent

• To have a fair and proper review of a Title IX complaint.
• To have a Title IX complaint resolved in a timely fashion, usually within 60 days, unless extenuating circumstances require a longer period.
• To have an advisor of their choosing present at all meetings with the investigator, hearing officer, and appeal officer. The advisor may be an attorney, a family member, faculty member, staff, employee, counselor, family member, or anyone of their choosing. If you do not choose to select an advisor, Luzerne County Community College will appoint an advisor for the hearing to conduct cross-examination. The Title IX Coordinator, investigator, hearing officer, and appeal officer assigned to the case may not serve as an advisor.
• To have a hearing officer that does not have a conflict of interest with either the respondent or complainant.
• To have the opportunity to present information to the investigators and the hearing officer for consideration in the process.
• To have timely notice of all meetings.
• To have information regarding how the process is conducted.
• To receive the determination of the hearing officer in writing.
• To appeal the decision of the hearing officer to the appeal officer.

Title IX Policy and Procedure

Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy

Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Complaint Procedure

Pregnant and Parenting Student Accommodations Policy and Procedure

Student Resources

National Sexual Violence Resource Center

Victims Resource Center

Domestic Violence Service Center

Office of Justice Programs

Title IX and Sex Discrimination