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Title IX

It is the policy of PCOM to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the College's educational programs and activities.

Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. PCOM has designated a Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators to coordinate PCOM’s compliance with and response to inquiries concerning Title IX. In addition to the grievance procedures outlined in the Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy, a person may also file a complaint with the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights regarding an alleged violation of Title IX by visiting the Office of Civil Rights complaint forms page on the U.S. Department of Education website or calling 1-800-421-3481.

To report concerns of sexual harassment by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call: 844-337-3613. This is a private report to Ethicspoint which can be anonymous by indicating that during the intake. 

Click here to access the PCOM Title IX online report form. This form can be submitted without the inclusion of the complaining person's name or other identifying information, if desired, in order to report anonymously. This form is sent directly to the Equity and Title IX Manager (Title IX Coordinator).

You may also submit reports pertaining to potential violations of the PCOM Code of Conduct and institutional policies, including anti-discrimination, anti-sexual harassment and Title IX at pcom.ethicspoint.com.

To ensure compliance with Title IX, the President of the College has designated a Equity and Title IX Manager (Title IX Coordinator) who will:

  • Serve as a resource for students wishing to report any acts of sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination.
  • Provide oversight for all Title IX complaints and identify patterns, issues or problems regarding those same complaints.
  • Review and support the informational initiatives enabling students, staff and faculty to fully understand sexual harassment as a form of sexual discrimination.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the operation of its education programs and activities, pursuant to its obligations to comply with Title IX and other applicable laws and regulations. If you believe you have experienced sexual harassment, you have the right to file a complaint with the College, the local police, or both. To file a complaint with the College, contact the CollEquity and Title IX Manager (Title IX Coordinator), a Deputy Title IX Coordinator or the PCOM Hotline. Or, complete the Title IX report form or pcom.ethicspoint.com:

Title IX Coordinator

Alina Torres-Zickler, MEd
PCOM Equity and Title IX Manager (Title IX Coordinator)
Suite 144, Rowland Hall
215-871-6528
titleixcoordinator@pcom.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinators

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director, Student Affairs
Hassman Academic Center, E108D
215-871-6785
michaello3@pcom.edu

Kimberly Lopez
Equity Coordinator
Human Resources Suite - Old Peachtree Building
770-682-2301
kimberllo@pcom.edu

Patience Mason
Chief Student Affairs Officer
Center for Student Affairs - Old Peachtree Building
678-225-7510
patiencema@pcom.edu

Heidi Browning
Assistant Director of Security and Public Safety
Room 141
229-668-3201
heidibr@pcom.edu

Personal Support Counselors

Ruth Conboy, DNP, LPC, NCC
Senior Associate Director of Counseling
ruthco@pcom.edu

Natashja Rinaldo-James, BSW, MS, LPC, RYT
natashjri@pcom.edu

Visit the Office of Student Affairs to learn more about PCOM's student counseling services.

CareBridge Counseling Services

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
800-437-0911 or myliferesource.com - access code: R5SAF

Center for Brief Therapy

The Center for Brief Therapy, located in Rowland Hall-Suite 530, is a comprehensive outpatient clinic serving PCOM students and the greater Philadelphia area.

Security and Public Safety

Rowland Hall, Suite 232
215-871-6351

Personal Support Counselor

Leanne Henry Miller, LPC & MFT
Senior Associate Director of Counseling
leannehe@pcom.edu

CareBridge Counseling Services

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
800-437-0911 or myliferesource.com - access code: R5SAF

Student Affairs

Patience Mason, MEd
Chief Student Affairs Officer
patiencema@pcom.edu

Visit the Office of Student Affairs to learn more about PCOM's student counseling services.

Security and Public Safety

Old Peachtree Building, Suite 1106
678-225-7451

Personal Support Counselor

Christin Zipperer, LPC, NCC
christizi@pcom.edu

CareBridge Counseling Services

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
800-437-0911 or myliferesource.com - access code: R5SAF

Student Affairs

Jerry Keeton
Associate Director of Student Affairs
jerryke@pcom.edu

Visit the Office of Student Affairs to learn more about PCOM's student counseling services.

Security and Public Safety

2050 Tallokas Road, Room 141
229-668-3292

Staff and Faculty Support

The following are community resources, both national and local to our PCOM campuses.

National

National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDV)
1-800-799-7233 (24 hour hotline)

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-4673 (24 hour hotline)

Philadelphia, PA area

Domestic Abuse Project (Delaware County)
610-565-4590 (24 hour hotline)

Laurel House (Montgomery County)
1-800-642-3150 (24 hour hotline) or text “HOPE” to 85511

Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center (PSARC)
215-425-1625 (Emergency hotline)

Victim's Services Center Montgomery County
1-888-521-0983 (24 hour hotline)

WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence (Philadelphia County)
215-985-3333 (24 hour hotline; call or text)

Local Law Enforcement

Call 911, in all cases of emergency.
Philadelphia Safety Collaboration
215-425-1625
The Philadelphia Safety Collaboration is where the Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victim Unit is located.

Suwanee, GA area

Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV)
1-800-334-2836 (24 hour hotline)

MOSAIC Georgia
1-866-900-6019 (24 hour hotline)

Local Law Enforcement

Call 911, in all cases of emergency.
Suwanee Police Department
770-513-5700

Moultrie, GA area

Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV)
1-800-334-2836 (24 hour hotline)

The Haven
1-229-244-1765 (Local hotline)

Local Law Enforcement

Call 911, in all cases of emergency.
Moultrie Police Department
229-985-3131

If you need community resources for your clinical location, please dial 911 in cases of emergency or for non-emergency situations contact the PCOM Equity and Title IX Manager at titleixcoordinator@pcom.edu or 215-871-6528.

PCOM is committed to creating and fostering a working and learning environment where all members of the community can thrive. To that end, PCOM provides students, faculty and staff with the knowledge and resources to contribute to a community free from discrimination and violence.

The PCOM Equity and Title IX Manager (Title IX Coordinator) and Equity Coordinator have attended the following ATIXA Trainings in Fall 2022:

The Equity and Title IX Manager (Title IX Coordinator). Equity Coordinator, Executive Director for Student Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer have completed the following live Student Conduct Institute (SCI) Training in November and December of 2022:

The Chief Student Affairs Officer, Assistant Director of Public Safety (S GA), Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Director of Human Resources have completed the following live Student Conduct Institute (SCI) training in spring 2023:

The PCOM Investigators - Director of Public Safety, Philadelphia Campus and Assistant Director of Public Safety, Philadelphia Campus completed the following Student Conduct Institute (SCI) training:

Note: SCI has confirmed that the trainings have not changed since spring of 2022.

The following training was completed by the PCOM Title IX Coordinator, Chief Human Resources Officer:

The PCOM Deputy Title IX Coordinators (Patience Mason, Michael Lombardo) and Chief Compliance Officer have attended the following ATIXA training in spring 2020:

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