Commitment to Equal Access and Equal Opportunity
Lake-Sumter State College strives to create and maintain an environment in which people are treated with dignity and respect. The College is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity for all services made available by the College and to conduct all educational programs and activities, and all employment conditions and practices without discrimination. The College will not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment of any kind.
LSSC Mission, Vision, Values
Objectives
Consistent with the Strategic Plan, the College will Initiate activities that build trust and respect throughout all campus locations and provide training and programs that support safety, diversity, and inclusion.
Contacts for Questions or Assistance
| Name | Contact Information | Job Title | Focus |
| Pam Fletcher | fletchep@lssc.edu 352-365-3513 Leesburg WJ-HR | Director Employee Relations/Equity & Diversity (Equity Officer) | Labor relations and employee accommodations concerns |
| Rebecca Nathanson | nathansr@lssc.edu 352-323-3615 Leesburg SSB-203 | Director, Campus Safety/Title IX Coordinator | Student and employee Title IX concerns |
| Deborah Snellen | snellend@lssc.edu 352-365-3507 Leesburg WJ-101 | Executive Director, Organizational Development, | Employee relations and performance management concerns |
| Alicia Hall | hallal@lssc.edu 352-365-3589 Leesburg Testing Office SSB-118 | Assistant Director, Student Accessibility Services, | Student accommodations concerns |
| Carolyn Scott | scottc@lssc.edu 352-536-2211 South Lake B2-147 | Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator, | Student Title IX concerns) |
| Mark Duslak | duslakm@lssc.edu 352-435-6348 Leesburg SSB-129 | Associate Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator | Student Title IX concerns |
| Kelly Hickmon | hickmonk@lssc.edu 352-568-0001, ext. 1012 Sumter CM4128 | Assistant Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator, | Student Title IX concerns |
Student Resources
Resources
- Principles for How We Treat Each Other
- Cross-Cultural Communications
- Responding to Microaggressions and Bias in the Workplace
- Cultural Awareness Definitions
- Tips for Conducting Inclusive Searches
Administrative Procedure
- Administrative Procedure 2-07 – Discrimination/Harassment/ Sexual Harassment Grievance for Employees, Students or Third Parties
- Administrative Procedure 2-10 – Employee Grievance Procedure
- Administrative Procedure 2-21 – Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Misconduct
- Administrative Procedure 4-14 – Student Grievance Procedure
- Administrative Procedure 4-16 – Disability Services