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TITLE IX
Support and Resources
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
current 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
.
Current Policy
1.38 - Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy
PCOM Non-Discrimination Statement
PCOM is committed to equal opportunity for all faculty, staff, students, and applicants,
prohibiting discrimination based on legally protected characteristics and complying
with federal and state civil-rights laws. For more information, view PCOM's
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
statement.
Reporting by Phone
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.
Online Report Form
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 Equal Opportunity and Access 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
.
Equal Opportunity and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator)
To ensure compliance with Title IX, the President of the College has designated a
Equal Opportunity and Access 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 Equal Opportunity and Access 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 Equal Opportunity and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator)
Suite 144, Rowland Hall
215-871-6528
titleixcoordinator@pcom.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
PCOM
PCOM Georgia
PCOM South Georgia
Eric Feldstein
HR Business Partner
Rowland, Suite 532
470-387-7715
ericfe2@pcom.edu
Michael Lombardo
Executive Director, Student Affairs
Hassman Academic Center, E108D
215-871-6785
michaello3@pcom.edu
Kimberly Lopez
Equal Opportunity and Access 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
Jerry Keeton
Senior Associate Director of Student Affairs
Room 161B
229-668-3131
jerryke@pcom.edu
Campus Support Information
PCOM
PCOM Georgia
PCOM South Georgia
Personal Support Counselors
Michael Lombardo, EDd
Executive Director of Student Affairs
215-871-6785
or
michaello3@pcom.edu
Kerri Newton, PhD
Directory of Clinical Training, Assistant Professor
215-871-6434
or
kn241478@pcom.edu
Visit the Office of Student Affairs
to learn more about PCOM's student counseling services.
AllOne Health
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
800-451-1834
or
portal.allonehealth.com
- access code: R5SAF
Student Affairs
Michael Lombardo, EDd
Executive Director of Student Affairs
Student Affairs Office, Hassman Academic Center E108D (next to the library)
(215) 871-6785
or
michaello3@pcom.edu
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
Curnesia Bogans, LMFT
Personal Support Counselor
curnesibo@pcom.edu
AllOne Health
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
800-451-1834
or
portal.allonehealth.com
- access code: R5SAF
Student Affairs
Patience Mason, MEd
Chief Student Affairs Officer
Student Affairs Suite (in the Old Peachtree Building)
678-225-7534
or
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
AllOne Health
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
800-451-1834
or
portal.allonehealth.com
- access code: R5SAF
Student Affairs
Jerry Keeton
Senior Associate Director of Student Affairs
Room 161B
229-668-3131
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 Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinators, who can assist with on and
off campus resources.
AllOne Health
Department of Public Safety
Community Support Information
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)
PCOM
PCOM Georgia
PCOM South Georgia
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 Equal Opportunity and
Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator) at
titleixcoordinator@pcom.edu
or 215-871-6528.
Trainings Attended
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 Equal Opportunity and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator), Assistant Director
of Public Safety (Philadelphia), HR Business Partner, and Chief Compliance Officer
have completed the following live Student Conduct Institute (SCI) Training in December
of 2025:
Title IX Coordinator Training
Equal Opportunity and Access Coordinator, Assistant Director of Public Safety (S GA),
Chief Human Resources Officer, and Director of Public Safety (GA) have completed
the following live Student Conduct Institute (SCI) training in April 2025:
Title IX Hearing and Appeals Boards (Basic Compliance)
The Chief Student Affairs Officer and Director of Student Affairs have completed the
following live Student Conduct Institute (SCI) training in July 2025:
Title IX Coordinator Training
The PCOM Investigators - Director of Public Safety, Philadelphia Campus and Assistant
Director of Public Safety, Philadelphia Campus and the Director of Public Safety –
Georgia Campus completed the following Student Conduct Institute (SCI) training:
Title IX Investigator
Note: SCI has confirmed that the trainings have not changed since spring of 2022.
Prior Trainings
The following training has been completed in 2022, 2023 and 2024 by the Equal Opportunity
and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator), Equal Opportunity and Access Coordinator,
Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Director of Student Affairs, Chief Student Affairs
Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Director of Public Safety (GA) and Assistant
Director of Public Safety (S GA):
Basic Compliance
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:
January-June 2021 Coordinator 1 - January 19 and 20
January-July 2020 Regulations Implementation Materials
The PCOM Deputy Title IX Coordinators (Patience Mason, Michael Lombardo) and Chief
Compliance Officer have attended the following ATIXA training in spring 2020:
January-July 2020 Regulations Implementation Material
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For the Media
Connect With Us
More Information
Contact Us
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HEOA Disclosures and Policies
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Moultrie, GA
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TITLE IX
Support and Resources
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
current 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
.
Current Policy
1.38 - Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy
PCOM Non-Discrimination Statement
PCOM is committed to equal opportunity for all faculty, staff, students, and applicants,
prohibiting discrimination based on legally protected characteristics and complying
with federal and state civil-rights laws. For more information, view PCOM's
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
statement.
Reporting by Phone
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.
Online Report Form
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 Equal Opportunity and Access 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
.
Equal Opportunity and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator)
To ensure compliance with Title IX, the President of the College has designated a
Equal Opportunity and Access 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 Equal Opportunity and Access 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 Equal Opportunity and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator)
Suite 144, Rowland Hall
215-871-6528
titleixcoordinator@pcom.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
PCOM
PCOM Georgia
PCOM South Georgia
Eric Feldstein
HR Business Partner
Rowland, Suite 532
470-387-7715
ericfe2@pcom.edu
Michael Lombardo
Executive Director, Student Affairs
Hassman Academic Center, E108D
215-871-6785
michaello3@pcom.edu
Kimberly Lopez
Equal Opportunity and Access 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
Jerry Keeton
Senior Associate Director of Student Affairs
Room 161B
229-668-3131
jerryke@pcom.edu
Campus Support Information
PCOM
PCOM Georgia
PCOM South Georgia
Personal Support Counselors
Michael Lombardo, EDd
Executive Director of Student Affairs
215-871-6785
or
michaello3@pcom.edu
Kerri Newton, PhD
Directory of Clinical Training, Assistant Professor
215-871-6434
or
kn241478@pcom.edu
Visit the Office of Student Affairs
to learn more about PCOM's student counseling services.
AllOne Health
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
800-451-1834
or
portal.allonehealth.com
- access code: R5SAF
Student Affairs
Michael Lombardo, EDd
Executive Director of Student Affairs
Student Affairs Office, Hassman Academic Center E108D (next to the library)
(215) 871-6785
or
michaello3@pcom.edu
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
Curnesia Bogans, LMFT
Personal Support Counselor
curnesibo@pcom.edu
AllOne Health
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
800-451-1834
or
portal.allonehealth.com
- access code: R5SAF
Student Affairs
Patience Mason, MEd
Chief Student Affairs Officer
Student Affairs Suite (in the Old Peachtree Building)
678-225-7534
or
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
AllOne Health
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
800-451-1834
or
portal.allonehealth.com
- access code: R5SAF
Student Affairs
Jerry Keeton
Senior Associate Director of Student Affairs
Room 161B
229-668-3131
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 Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinators, who can assist with on and
off campus resources.
AllOne Health
Department of Public Safety
Community Support Information
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)
PCOM
PCOM Georgia
PCOM South Georgia
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 Equal Opportunity and
Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator) at
titleixcoordinator@pcom.edu
or 215-871-6528.
Trainings Attended
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 Equal Opportunity and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator), Assistant Director
of Public Safety (Philadelphia), HR Business Partner, and Chief Compliance Officer
have completed the following live Student Conduct Institute (SCI) Training in December
of 2025:
Title IX Coordinator Training
Equal Opportunity and Access Coordinator, Assistant Director of Public Safety (S GA),
Chief Human Resources Officer, and Director of Public Safety (GA) have completed
the following live Student Conduct Institute (SCI) training in April 2025:
Title IX Hearing and Appeals Boards (Basic Compliance)
The Chief Student Affairs Officer and Director of Student Affairs have completed the
following live Student Conduct Institute (SCI) training in July 2025:
Title IX Coordinator Training
The PCOM Investigators - Director of Public Safety, Philadelphia Campus and Assistant
Director of Public Safety, Philadelphia Campus and the Director of Public Safety –
Georgia Campus completed the following Student Conduct Institute (SCI) training:
Title IX Investigator
Note: SCI has confirmed that the trainings have not changed since spring of 2022.
Prior Trainings
The following training has been completed in 2022, 2023 and 2024 by the Equal Opportunity
and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator), Equal Opportunity and Access Coordinator,
Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Director of Student Affairs, Chief Student Affairs
Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Director of Public Safety (GA) and Assistant
Director of Public Safety (S GA):
Basic Compliance
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:
January-June 2021 Coordinator 1 - January 19 and 20
January-July 2020 Regulations Implementation Materials
The PCOM Deputy Title IX Coordinators (Patience Mason, Michael Lombardo) and Chief
Compliance Officer have attended the following ATIXA training in spring 2020:
January-July 2020 Regulations Implementation Material
X
Prospective Students
Admissions
Programs and Degrees
What is Osteopathic Medicine?
Request Information
Costs and Financial Aid
Mission Statement
Student Life
Housing Options
History
Clery Act
Current Students
myPCOM
Academic Calendar
Course Catalog
Financial Aid
Bursar
Registrar
Faculty
Commencement
Library
Bookstore
Security
Faculty and Staff
Off-Campus Access
Administration
Administrative Departments
Academic Departments
Technical Support
Website Support
Faculty Directory
Alumni
Alumni Portal
Alumni Association
Class Notes
Get Involved
Alumni Events
Alumni Resources
Give
Digest Magazine
Community
President's Podcast
Office of Campus and Community Partnerships
Community Wellness Initiative
Primary Care Innovation Fund
Events Calendar
Career Opportunities
Patient Services
For the Media
Connect With Us
More Information
Contact Us
Maps and Directions
Virtual Tour
Accreditation
HEOA Disclosures and Policies
Program Statistics
Title IX
Non-Discrimination
State Licensure Information
Financial Aid
Programs
Admissions Events
Philadelphia, PA
Suwanee, GA
Moultrie, GA
Contact Us
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Accessibility
Manage Cookies
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