2021-2022 TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY CATALOG Texas Lutheran University Catalog Announcements for 2021–2022 Academic Year Phone: 830-372-8000 Fax: 830-372-8096 Email: [email protected] www.tlu.edu Texas Lutheran University follows not only the letter but also the intent of the Civil Rights Laws in selecting students for matriculation and otherwise in the administration of the university. TLU does not discriminate based on race, age, sex, color, national origin, religion*, disability or sexual orientation of any applicant, student, or employee. TLU University affirms its responsibility to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 (A.D.A.). The university has developed procedures to insure appropriate service to all students who have valid requests under the law. Any student who wishes to initiate a request for accommodations should contact the A.D.A. coordinator. A complete description of the procedures for students with disabilities can be found in the Academic Procedures section of this catalog. TLU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033- 4097, telephone 404-679-4500, or www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of TLU. Information concerning accreditation by separate accrediting bodies for specific programs is shown in the related section of this catalog. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract between the student and the university. The university reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time during the student’s time at the university. In October 2009, TLU implemented a new data system which changed several course numbers. * Section 702, Title VII, provides that a church-related institution may give preference in employment on the basis of religion where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that institution. As a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Texas Lutheran University will employ persons affirming faith in the mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America sufficient in number to maintain an active and dynamic relationship with the Church. Nondiscrimination Statement Texas Lutheran University (TLU) policy prohibits discrimination based on sex and gender in employment and education programs and activities both on and off campus. Prohibited conduct is set forth in this policy, including under definitions. This policy applies to all student, employee, third-party vendor, and visitor conduct on the campus or on property owned or controlled by the University, at University-sponsored events, in buildings owned or controlled by the University’s recognized student organizations, and through technology resources, including those provided by or used at TLU. Both TLU policy and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in employment and education programs and activities. Title IX protects all persons from sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. TLU will process all sex and gender discrimination complaints it receives, including complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence, regardless of where the conduct occurred in order to determine whether the conduct occurred in the context of an employment or education program or activity or had continuing effects on campus. If alleged off-campus sexual harassment or sexual violence occurs in the context of an education program or activity or had continuing effects on campus, the complaint will be treated the same as a complaint involving on-campus conduct. This includes complaints of sexual violence or sexual harassment by students, employees, third-party vendors, and visitors. TLU strongly urges students, third-party vendors, and visitors to promptly report incidents of conduct prohibited under this policy. All TLU employees, including student employees and volunteer (unpaid) employees, are required to report any incidents of conduct prohibited under this policy within 48 hours of learning of that conduct. A. Title IX Team Complaints of sexual violence, sexual harassment, or other conduct prohibited under this policy and inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its regulations should be directed to the TLU Title IX Coordinator or the Deputy Title IX Coordinators listed below: Title IX Coordinator Dr. David A. Ortiz Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Beck Administration Building, Suite 104 1000 West Court Street Seguin, TX 78155 830-372-6349; [email protected] Title IX Senior Deputy Coordinator Dr. Bernadette Buchanan Associate Dean of Student Life and Learning Alumni Student Center, Suite 101 1000 West Court Street Seguin, TX 78155 830-372-8060; [email protected] Title IX Deputy Coordinator Mr. Michael Hunt Director of Title IX Services Beck Administration Building, Suite 104 1000 West Court Street Seguin, TX 78155 830-372-6327; [email protected] Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Students Mr. Kyle Wych Associate Dean of Student Life and Learning Alumni Student Center, Suite 102 1000 West Court Street Seguin, TX 78155 830-372-8060; [email protected] Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Faculty Employees Mr. David Legore Professor and Chair of Dramatic Media, Weston Center C203 1000 West Court Street Seguin, TX 78155 830-372-6021; [email protected] Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Staff Employees and Third-Party Vendors Ms. Toi Turner Director of Human Resources Beck Administration Building, Suite 104 1000 West Court Street Seguin, TX 78155 830-372-8019; [email protected] Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Athletics Mr. Troy Patterson Associate Head Coach, Women’s Basketball Jones Complex 1000 West Court Street Seguin, TX 78155 830-372-6318; [email protected] Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Residence Life Mr. Tim Westmoreland Director of Residence Life Alumni Student Center, Suite 107 1000 West Court Street Seguin, TX 78155 830-372-8066; [email protected] The responsibilities of TLU’s Title IX Deputy Coordinators for students, faculty and staff employees, third-party vendors, and visitors include investigating or overseeing the investigation of all incidents of alleged sexual violence or sexual harassment; ensuring that consistent standards and practices apply to all investigations; being available to meet with students and employees who believe sexual violence or sexual harassment has occurred; and assisting campus security and local law enforcement, as needed. Deputy Title IX Coordinators for students, faculty and staff employees, third-party vendors, and visitors report incidents to the Title IX Services office, which is directed by the Director of Title IX Services with oversight by the Title IX Coordinator. These reports allow the Title IX Coordinator to identify patterns in a particular area within the university and to coordinate compliance with federal regulations. B. Want to file a complaint? Internal Reporting Texas Lutheran University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities, that are free from discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and retaliation for engaging in a protected activity. Members of the community have the right to have disputes resolved through the TLU Disciplinary System as outlined in the Civil Rights Equity Resolution Policy and Procedures, Student Code of Conduct, Employee Handbook, and Faculty By-Laws and Manual. Student standards of conduct and other policies are outlined in the TLU Student Handbook. To file a complaint, students, employees, third-party vendors, or visitors may: 1) Call the Campus Conduct Hotline at 866-943-5787 (available 24/7) 2) Submit an Incident Reporting Form at http://my.tlu.edu/TIXreport (available 24/7) 3) Contact the Title IX Services Office at [email protected] or 830-372-6327, or 4) Contact in-person, email, or call the Title IX Coordinator or any of the Deputy Title IX Coordinators (contact information above) For additional information regarding the investigation and resolution process, see the TLU Civil Rights Equity Resolution Policy and Procedures (available on my.tlu.edu under the Employee or Title IX tabs or at https://www.tlu.edu/life-at-tlu/health-safety/title- ix/policies). External Reporting All student and employee complaints must first be addressed internally. If all internal resources have been exhausted and the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved, the student may file an external complaint with any of the following entities: Office for Civil Rights (OCR) U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-1100 Customer Service Hotline #: (800) 421-3481 Facsimile: (202) 453-6012 TDD#: (877) 521-2172 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Dallas Office U.S. Department of Education 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620 Dallas, TX 75201-6810 Telephone: (214) 661-9600 Facsimile: (214) 661-9587 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ed.gov/ocr/complaintprocess.html Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Website: http://www.eeoc.gov/contact/ Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Telephone: (888) 452-4778 or (512) 463-2642 Facsimile: (512) 463-2643 Website: https://www.twc.state.tx.us/ Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) 1200 E. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752 Telephone: (512) 427-6101 Facsimile: (512) 427-6127