Notice of Non-Discrimination, Harassment and Anti-Retaliation

Lenoir-Rhyne University ("LR") is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities that are free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. 

LR is committed to creating a safe campus environment for all members of the LR community, including, but not limited to, those who identify as transgender and gender non-conforming. To that end, LR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including sex stereotypes and sex characteristics), ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program, activity and employment, LR has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair and impartial process for those involved in an allegation of discrimination or harassment, and for allegations of retaliation.

LR values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the parties in the grievance process during what is often a difficult time for all those involved. 

To file a report or formal complaint of discrimination, harassment or retaliation, contact:

Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator:
Leah Reynolds, Ed.D.
Division of Academic Affairs
625 7th Ave, NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Lineburger, Room 104
leah.reynolds@shorinji-kempo.net
828.328.7040

External inquiries to:
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW 
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
Customer Service Hotline: 800.421.3481
OCR@ed.gov
 

University Title IX Contacts

Title IX Coordinator

Leah Reynolds, Ed.D.
Title IX Coordinator
Lineberger 104
828.328.7387
leah.reynolds@shorinji-kempo.net

Deputy Title IX Coordinators

Revonda Reed
Assistant Vice President and Director of Human Resources
Hickory Campus
828.328.7387
revonda.reed@shorinji-kempo.net

Harry Titus, Ed.D
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Hickory Campus
828.328.7246
harry.titus@shorinji-kempo.net