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The LSU Agricultural Center is committed to creating and maintaining a community where all individuals who participate in its programs and activities can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of sexual misconduct. Every member of the AgCenter community should be aware that the AgCenter prohibits sexual misconduct, including but not limited to power-based violence, sexual harassment, and sexual violence, and that such behavior violates both law and University policy. The AgCenter will respond promptly and effectively to reports of sexual misconduct, and will take appropriate action to prevent, to correct, and when necessary, to discipline behavior that violates this policy.
Additional resources are available at https://www.lsu.edu/titleix/.
The LSU AgCenter Campus Title IX Coordinator reports (B1): Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
The LSU AgCenter Chancellor's Title IX reports (B2): Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
Crime Statistics: Although the AgCenter is not subject to the Clery Act, we share the same statistics as the LSU A&M campus due to our close proximity to the campus. Details can be found in the LSU Annual Security Report, LSU Biannual Crime Statistics Report and the Sex Crimes Data Report LSU.
The following sections provide details of the AgCenter’s procedures relative to this issue including its obligations under Title IX.
Ashley R. Gautreaux, Director of Human Resource Management
LSU Agricultural Center
Office Address: 103A J. N. Efferson Hall
Mailing Address: 103 J. N. Efferson Hall, 110 LSU Union Square, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-0106
Phone 225.578.4640, Fax 225.578.8284
Email AGautreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
Denise Fontenot, Manager, Human Resource Management
LSU Agricultural Center
Office Address: 103D J. N. Efferson Hall
Mailing Address: 103 J. N. Efferson Hall, 110 LSU Union Square, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-0106
Phone 225.578.8685, Fax 225.578.8284
Email defontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu
Employees can also reach out to the LSU Employee Assistant Program for counseling and support.
Information on supportive measures available from LSU Resources can be found at https://www.lsu.edu/engagement/ocr-tix/tix
Capital Area Family Justice Center https://www.cafjc.org
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence – Home Page
http://lcadv.org
National Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors and their Loved Ones
https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones
LSU Student Health Center – Lighthouse Sexual Assault Support Services https://www.lsu.edu/shc/lighthouse
Confidential advisors are trained persons designated by the campus that the student or employee can choose to have support and advise them during the complaint process. The confidential advisor may be present during any meeting conducted under this process to assist and/or consult with the student or employee. The confidential advisor may not act as a spokesperson.
The following individuals have been designated to serve as Confidential Advisors for the LSU AgCenter campus.
Rebecca Smelley, Human Resource Manager
LSU AgCenter, Efferson Hall – Room 103(C)
103 J. Norman Efferson Hall
110 LSU Union Square
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-4643
RSmelley@agcenter.lsu.edu
Kathryn "Kiki" Fontenot, Associate Professor
School of Plant, Environmental & Soil Sciences
163 Julian C. Miller Hall
Baton Rouge, LA
225-578-2417
KKFontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu
Amy Martinell, Human Resource Director
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, LA
225-763-3024
amy.martinell@pbrc.edu
Any student or employee who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual misconduct or any other violation under AgCenter or LSU System policy, has a right to report the conduct to the Campus Title IX Coordinator or to any other responsible person including the individuals listed below, the complainant’s department head, regional director or equivalent, or an AgCenter Program Leader.
The LSU AgCenter Title IX Coordinator, contact information provided above.
Online reporting options for students and employees:
https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui...
Ashley R. Gautreaux, Director of Human Resource Management
LSU Agricultural Center
Office Address: 103A J. N. Efferson Hall
Mailing Address: 103 J. N. Efferson Hall, 110 LSU Union Square,Baton Rouge, LA 70803-0106
Phone 225.578.4640, Fax 225.578.8284
Email AGautreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
Denise Fontenot, Manager, Human Resource Management
LSU Agricultural Center
Office Address: 103D J. N. Efferson Hall
Mailing Address: 103 J. N. Efferson Hall, 110 LSU Union Square, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-0106
Phone 225.578.8685, Fax 225.578.8284
Email defontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu
When a complaint or concern is brought to the AgCenter’s attention or the AgCenter otherwise becomes aware of possible sexual harassment or violence, it will immediately review the situation. The AgCenter will take reasonable action to separate the parties involved or otherwise minimize the possibility of additional contact, harassment or violence. LSU PM-73 is the overarching policy that governs the campus response to complaints of power based violence.
Any person who receives actual notice of a complaint under AgCenter and LSU System policies shall promptly notify the Campus Title IX coordinator. Any supervisor or other responsible party who witnesses or receives a report or complain shall notify the Campus Title IX Coordinator.
The Campus Title IX coordinator will designate a trained individual to meet with the alleged victim and proceed in accordance with AgCenter and LSU System policy which will include an initial review of the complaint and assessment of whether an investigation is necessary.
The AgCenter will be guided by the following principles.
1. Take immediate and appropriate steps to review and/or investigate the incident;
2. Take prompt action to end the harassment and resolve the situation; and
3. Take appropriate steps to prevent recurrence of future incidents
If the incident or situation is criminal in nature and the complainant wishes to report to law enforcement, contact the LSU Police Department at 225.578.3231, or local law enforcement. Information on parish sheriff’s offices can be found at http://www.lsp.org/links_parish.html. A directory of Louisiana police departments can be found at:http://www.50states.com/louisiana/police_departments.htm.
Retaliation is prohibited against any student or employee who files a complaint of discrimination or participates in proceedings or an investigation. Retaliatory words, actions or behavior that punishes or threatens to punish any student or employee under this policy is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Retaliation should be promptly reported to the Title IX Coordinator.
The LSU AgCenter does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or veteran’s status in employment matters and provides equal access in programs and activities.
Ashley Gautreaux
LSU AgCenter Campus Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Vice President for Human Resource Management
LSU Agricultural Center
103 J. N. Efferson Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone 225/578-4640
Fax 225/578-8284, agautreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
The AgCenter will arrange for supportive measure and reasonable accommodations to allow the complainant to change work location or schedules, obtain accessibility services, or arrange other accommodations. The same accommodations that are offered to the complainant may be offered to the respondent. Any requests for accommodations shall not trigger an investigation by the institution.
Employees can also reach out to the LSU Employee Assistant Program for counseling and support.
Ashley Gautreaux
Director, Office of Human Resource Management
LSU Agricultural Center
Office Address: 103A J. N. Efferson Hall
Mailing Address: 101 J. Norman Efferson Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-0106
Phone 225.578.4640
Fax 225.578.8284
Email agautreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
7777 Hennessy Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
https://ololrmc.com/pages/home.aspx
Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet
8585 Picardy Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
http://brgeneral.org
Search for hospitals near you:
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The Louisiana Board of Regents provides guidance and training for all public higher education institutions in the State of Louisiana on Title IX and power based violence. See https://regents.la.gov/uniformpbvpolicy/ for more information.
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture