Mandated Reporters

According to Title IX, a “mandated reporter” is an employee:

• Who has the authority to take action to redress sexual harassment/violence or
• Who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual harassment/violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee or
• That a student/employee could reasonably believe has either the authority or the duty listed above.

For Title IX compliance, all LDCC employees, with the exception of the LDCC Confidential Advisors, are considered “mandated reporters,” including the following department or office staff: chancellor and vice Chancellor, public relations, campus police, enrollment and student services, campus directors, human resources, student accounts and finance, foundation employees, academic advisors, faculty, adult education employees, workforce, LDCC Bookstore staff,  student leaders of club or organizations, janitorial staff, and individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs).

When speaking with employees or students, mandated reporters should always explain they are not a confidential resource; therefore, information shared must be reported to the Title IX Office. It is best to try and explain this BEFORE someone reveals something they want to keep confidential. However, if a person begins talking about a sensitive incident(s) without warning:

• Interrupt them carefully/gently but immediately.
• Explain your role as a mandated reporter.
• Share that if the conversation moves forward, you will keep the information private, but you are not able to keep it confidential.
• Explain your obligation to report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator(s).
• Assure them that you are there to support them, but if they wish for the information to remain confidential, they should make an appointment with a confidential resource (see list of LDCC Confidential Advisors).

Anonymous Notice to Mandated Reporters 

A complainant may request that the mandatory reporter notify the Title IX Coordinator anonymously without the Complainant's identification. A mandatory reporter cannot remain anonymous themselves. LDCC will investigate matters in which an anonymous notice has been given to the extent possible to assess the underlying allegation(s) and determine if supportive measures or remedies can be provided. However, anonymous notice typically limits LDCC’s ability to investigate, respond, and provide remedies, depending on what information is shared. When a Complainant has requested anonymity, the Complainant’s personally identifiable information may be withheld by a mandatory reporter, but all other details of the alleged incident(s) must be shared with the Title IX Coordinator. Supportive measures may be offered to the Complainant due to such disclosures without formal LDCC action.

** In emergency situations where a person’s health or safety is in immediate danger, call 911.