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.
The Sexual Harassment/Title IX Hotline Number is 844-337-3613.
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 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 Title IX Coordinator who will:
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 College’s Title IX Coordinator, a Deputy Title IX Coordinator or the PCOM Hotline. Or, complete the Title IX report form or pcom.ethicspoint.com:
Alina Torres-Zickler, MEd
PCOM Title IX Coordinator
Suite 144, Rowland Hall
215-871-6528
titleixcoordinator@pcom.edu
Rolf Dzirson
Director, Public Safety
Lobby - PCOM Georgia, Old Peachtree building
678-255-7517
rolfdz@pcom.edu
Patience Mason
Chief Student Affairs Officer
Center for Student Affairs - PCOM Georgia, Old Peachtree building
678-225-7510
patiencema@pcom.edu
Michael Lombardo
Executive Director, Student Affairs
Evans Hall, E108D
215-871-6785
michaello3@pcom.edu
Justina Mason
Assistant Director of Student Affairs
Office 161A, PCOM South Georgia
229-798-4673
justinama@pcom.edu
There are various supportive resources available for those who have experienced sexual harassment. These support resources include:
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 Coordinator and Chief Human Resources Officer have attended the following ATIXA trainings:
The PCOM Deputy Title IX Coordinators and Chief Compliance Officer have attended the following ATIXA training:
