In accordance with the LCTCS Power Based Violence / Sexual Misconduct policy and LCTCS Title IX Grievances Procedures, Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which sexual violence against men and women is not tolerated. Intervening in such instances helps to foster a safe environment for all, while sending a message that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated and is unacceptable in our community. BPCC is a college community where respect, consent and responsibility are valued. We are all responsible for ensuring that no one has to endure sexual violence of any sort.

BPCC has trained Confidential Advisors who serve to aid persons involved in a sexual misconduct complaint in the resolution process as a confidential resource.  See current list of Bossier Parish Title IX Confidential Advisors.

Things You Should Know About Title IX:

  1. Title IX is a landmark federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education.
  2. Title IX does not apply to female students only.
  3. BPCC must take immediate action to ensure a complainant-victim can continue their education free of ongoing sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual violence.
  4. BPCC must have an established procedure for handling complaints of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence.
  5. BPCC can issue a no contact directive under Title IX to prevent the accused student from approaching or interacting with you.
  6. BPCC may not retaliate against someone filing a complaint and must keep a complainant-victim safe from other retaliatory harassment or behavior.
  7. BPCC must be proactive in ensuring that your campus is free of sex discrimination.
  8. In cases of sexual violence, schools are prohibited from encouraging or allowing mediation of the complaint.
  9. BPCC should not make survivors pay the cost of certain accommodations that they require in order to continue their educations after experiencing violence.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Bossier Parish Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, qualified disability, marital status, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. Bossier Parish Community College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Title IX Coordinator
Tierney “Teri” Bashara, Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Office, A-105
6220 East Texas Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318-678-6056
Email: tbashara@petercolello.com
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, excluding holidays and weekends.

Title IX Hearing Officer
Susannah O. Stinson, J.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement
Department of Institutional Advancement, A-103
6220 East Texas Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318-678-6010
Email: sstinson@petercolello.com
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, excluding holidays and weekends.

Title IX Investigator
Jimmy Stewart, Chief of Campus Police
Campus Police Office, F-104
6220 East Texas Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318-678-6195
Email: jistewart@petercolello.com
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, excluding holidays and weekends.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics
 Amanda Nordberg, Head Coach Softball/ Athletic Director
Athletic Department, I-164
6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318-678-6320
Email: anordberg@petercolello.com
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, excluding holidays and weekends.

Coordinator for Section 504 and ADA
Angie Cao, Student and Disability Services Specialist
Disability Services Office, F254
6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318-678-6511
Email: acao@petercolello.com
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, excluding holidays and weekends.


Notice

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Notification of Title IX Coordinators

Dear Colleague Letter: Title IX Coordinators

Annual Statement of Non-Discrimination

LCTCS Title IX Policy & Process

FILING A TITLE IX COMPLAINT

Title IX Resources

ANNUAL SAFETY AND SECURITY REPORT