Title IX

Reports of sex-based harassment, sex-based discrimination, and retaliation may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by phone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, in-person to the Title IX Coordinator or via the Online Complainant Form. When brought to the attention of Lander University, any such discrimination will be promptly and fairly addressed and remedied by Lander University in accordance with the appropriate grievance process. The members of the Title IX Team are vetted and trained to ensure they are not biased for or against any party in a specific case, or for or against Complainants and/or Respondents. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights (OCR@ed.gov).

To ensure compliance and resolve complaints, the President has designated the following administrators:

• Matthew Hammett has been designated Interim Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator has the primary responsibility for coordinating Lander University's efforts related to the intake, investigation, resolution, and implementation of supportive measures to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation prohibited under this Policy. The Title IX Coordinator acts with independence and authority free from bias and conflicts of interest. The Title IX Coordinator oversees all resolutions in accordance with Policy and accompanying procedures.
• Jalysa Green has been designated as the Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Students. She is responsible for ensuring the Policy is distributed to all new students. She is also responsible for conducting ongoing training and outreach to students and assists with resolutions and procedures in accordance with Policy.
• London Thomas has been designated Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Employees. She is responsible for ensuring the Policy is distributed to all new employees. She is also responsible for conducting ongoing training and outreach to employees and assists with resolutions and procedures in accordance with Policy.

• Jamie Wilson has been designated as the Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Athletic Programs and Activities. She is responsible for ensuring the Policy is distributed to all athletes. She is also responsible for conducting ongoing training and outreach to athletes/coaching staff and also assists with resolutions and procedures in accordance with Policy.

In the event that an incident involves alleged misconduct by the Title IX Coordinator, reports should be made directly to London Thomas, Director of Human Resources (lthomas@lander.edu).

The SAVE Committee is dedicated to overseeing prevention programs related to Title IX and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) topics, with additional focus on mitigating aggravating factors such as substance abuse and hazing. Our committee meets regularly to assess campus needs and collaborate on ways to enhance and support ongoing prevention programming efforts.

The SAVE Committee also plays a vital role in sharing information on how to access campus resources and report incidents related to sexual violence, harassment, and other forms of misconduct. We ensure that students, faculty, and staff are informed about the support available to them and the processes for reporting these concerns to both campus authorities and external agencies.

Key Topics Addressed by the SAVE Committee:

• Sexual Assault Prevention
• Bystander Intervention
• Stalking, Harassment, and Bullying
• Domestic Violence
• Dating Violence
• Sexual Harassment
• Substance Use Education

The SAVE Committee comprises a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders, all working together to foster a safer and more informed campus environment.

For more information about upcoming prevention events, outreach initiatives, or details about past programs, please reach out to the SAVE Committee Chair, Ayrn Gilstrap, at asextongilstrap@lander.edu.

Inquiries may also be made externally to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
District of Columbia Office
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Customer Service Hotline #: (800) 421-3481
Facsimile: (202) 453-6012
TDD#: (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Web: https://www.ed.gov/ocr

U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Educational Opportunities Section, PHB
Washington, D.C. 20530
By e-mail to education@usdoj.gov
By telephone at (202) 514-4092 or 1-877-292-3804 (toll-free)
By fax at (202) 514-8337

Other Complaint Options:

• Discrimination/Bias Complaint Form
• Hazing Complaint Form
• Student Complaints and Inquiries (General Complaints: Instructional and/or Non-Instructional)

Related Links:

• Statement of Non-Discrimination
• Americans with Disabilities (Office of Human Resources)
• Student Disability Services
• Protecting Minors On-Campus - Policy 6.3
• Lander University Student Handbook
• Employee Resources

Matthew Hammett
Interim Title IX Coordinator
University Center Greenville
225 S. Pleasantburg Dr. Suite A7
Greenville, SC 29607
864-388-8448
mhammett@lander.edu

Jalysa Green
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
for Students
Grier Student Center GC-349
320 Stanley Ave., CPO Box: 6012
​Greenwood, SC 29649
864-388-8905
​jgreen@lander.edu

London Thomas
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
for Employees
Human Resources WN-102
320 Stanley Ave., CPO Box: 6013
​Greenwood, SC 29649
864-388-8051
lthomas@lander.edu

Jamie Wilson
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
for Athletic Programs
Athletics Center AC-105B
320 Stanley Ave., CPO Box: 6016
​Greenwood, SC 29649
864-388-8554
jwilson2@lander.edu