Support for Students Impacted by Sexual Misconduct
Lamar University aims to enhance the safety and health of the LU community by sponsoring awareness activities, education, and collaborative partnerships. Sexual misconduct includes a range of non-consensual sexual activity or unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature. The term includes, but is not limited to, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual intimidation, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Sexual misconduct can be committed by men or women, strangers or acquaintances, and can occur between or among people of the same or opposite sex.
Counseling Services
Mental health/psychological Counseling Services are available at the Student Health Center to currently enrolled students of Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology.
Get Inclusive
An online education program, Get Inclusive prepares students for the challenges and responsibilities of college life. It addresses issues related to alcohol, drugs, and sexual misconduct.
LU CARE Team
The Critical Assessment Response and Evaluation Team coordinates support and response services for LU students that may be in crisis or may be a threat to the LU community.
Peer Education
Healthy Cards Peer Educators develop and present educational programs to the LU student community on a variety of topics including sexual responsibility, alcohol awareness, and more.
Bystander
Intervention Training
Bringing in the Bystander is a prevention program that emphasizes a bystander intervention approach and assumes everyone has a role to play in ending violence against women.
Domestic Violence
Awareness
Presented by the LUPD, this presentation explains what domestic violence is and assures survivors that they are not alone. There are resources here at LU and in the community to help them Break the Cycle.
Personal Safety
Awareness
This presentation by LUPD is designed for students who are new to being away from home. It has information about the LUPD, basic awareness, crime prevention, and self-defense tools.
LU Students
Speak
Creating a culture of care and safety is a priority at LU. In this video, LU students speak up about what it means to be a Cardinal. We encourage you to "Think About It"!
Pregnancy and Parent Support
Pregnant and parenting students are eligible to receive support and resources from the Title IX Office. Support and resources may include supportive measures, medically necessary periods of leave, and leaves of absence. For more information about support and resources contact the Title IX Coordinator at lutitleix@lamar.edu