The following is a list of staff members who are serving as compliance officers for certain types of complaints, grievances, or disciplinary matters.
College Equity Officer: Lisa Lawrenson
Administration Building
Instruction Office (484-8540)
Serves as first level compliance officer for student and staff complaints/allegations based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, (gender), sexual orientation, sex bias, sex stereotyping, color, or physical or mental disability. After initial contact, may refer certain complaints to the appropriate, specialized compliance officer for detailed investigation and resolution. Trains and appoints equity representatives for employee selection committees. [For information on the process for student grievances, see page 10 of the "Student Rights & Responsibilities" handbook.]
Disciplinary Officer: Manuel Perez
Student Development Office
Student Center Building (484-8924)
Receives and investigates all referrals of student discipline problems. Makes recommendations for disciplinary action on the basis of Board Policy. Presents case to an appeals board if student appeals. [For information on the process for student grievances, see page 9 of the "Student Rights & Responsibilities" handbook.]
Student Grievance Officer: Jeffrey Stephenson
Counseling Center (484-8375)
Available to all students who feel they have been wronged and wish to file a grievance. Provides grievance procedures and forms. Determines if grievance is grievable. Provides information to Vice President of Student Services, if student appeals. [For information on the process for student grievances, see page 10 of the "Student Rights & Responsibilities" handbook.]
Sexual Harassment Officer: Lisa Lawrenson
Administration Building
Instruction Office (484-8540)
Investigates and attempts to resolve sexual harassment complaints from students and staff as set forth in the LRCCD regulations (R-2423). [For information on the process for student grievances, see page 10 of the "Student Rights & Responsibilities" handbook.]
Title IX Coordinator: Lisa Lawrenson
Administration Building
Instruction Office (484-8540)
Oversees gender equity and insures that equality for women is carried out on campus for staff and students. Responds to and seeks resolution of discrimination complaints based on gender. [For information on the process for student grievances, see page 10 of the "Student Rights & Responsibilities" handbook.]
504 Coordinator: Robin Neal
Administration Building
Enrollment Services (484-8171)
Oversees the campus compliance with 504 Federal Regulations and Board approved policy to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. Serves as first level grievance/ complaint official when discrimination on the basis of disability is alleged. Carries out the provisions of the grievance procedure and impartially investigates any complaint. [For information on the process for student grievances, see page 10 of the "Student Rights & Responsibilities" handbook.]
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator: Robin Neal
Administration Building
Enrollment Services (484-8171)
Carries out the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ensures that students/staff applying for services under this act have proper disability verification. Oversees the campus compliance with ADA regulations. [For information on the process for student grievances, see page 10 of the "Student Rights & Responsibilities" handbook.]
Note: Most complaints, grievances or disciplinary matters should be resolved at the campus level. This is the quickest and most successful way of resolving issues involving the college. You are encouraged to work through the campus complaint process first. Issues that are not resolved at the college or Los Rios District level may be presented via resources provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.