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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2017-2018 Catalog
issue has gained national attention signaling
positive change and action to improve the lives of
many thousands of students.
Effective with the Fall 2014 semester, the Campus
Sexual Violence Elimination Act addresses many of
the secondary issues surrounding sexual assault. It
defines what terms such as ‘sexual assault’ and
‘stalking’ mean within the bill, as well as outlines
the rights that victims have when reporting crimes
and seeking legal help. Educational programs
focused on prevention and raising awareness on
college campuses are also provided for within the
bill.
The bill requires that every college and university
nationwide to provide such training for all students,
faculty and staff. Any questions regarding the
requirements associated with the provisions of this
Act may be addressed by contacting the Dean of
Student Services and or the Human Resources
Department.
Communication
Lamar State College Port Arthur uses a student’s
college email address for official communications
with students. In some instances, telephone
messages are broadcast to select student groups.
Examples of information communicated to students
include policy announcements, emergency notices,
event notifications, financial aid information,
schedule changes, course syllabi and requirements,
correspondence between faculty and students, and
other important information. Correspondence is
emailed to the student's official LSCPA email
address.
In order for students to receive official email
communications and telephone communications,
students must maintain a @lamarpa.edu email
account. It is strongly recommended that students
monitor their @lamarpa.edu email account on a
daily basis.
Students must also report any changes in telephone
numbers and mailing address to the Admissions
Office. Students that need assistance with their
email account should contact the Help Desk
Coordinator (409-984-6150).
Emergency Communication
The College uses the Emergency Communications
System (eLERTS) to notify students, faculty and
staff about emergencies or dangerous situations that
are believed to be an immediate threat to health or
safety, including school closures related to weather
or other circumstances.
In the event of an emergency or need for the College
to make a mass notification, all students, faculty and
staff will be contacted electronically (emails and/or
phones and/or text message). Phone numbers and
email addresses in the College system are
automatically enrolled in the eLERTS system. When
activated, the Emergency Notification System will
send email, text messages and automated phone
calls. If you want to modify contact information you
must do so through your My.Lamarpa.edu account.
Warnings also are released to area media by the
college Public Information Office, and are posted on
the
front
page
of
the
college
website
( www.lamarpa.edu ).
My.Lamarpa.edu
Lamar State College Port Arthur uses your
My.Lamarpa.edu email account as a primary point
of contact. It is important that you secure or get
assistance with your password as soon as possible so
you are able to view important announcements and
other communications.
Your My.Lamarpa.edu account can be checked on
any computer with internet access including
computers on campus.
Students are strongly
encouraged to log into their My.Lamarpa.edu
account DAILY.
For assistance with email accounts, contact the
My.Lamarpa.edu, Help Desk Coordinator at 409-
984-6150.
WiFi
Students have access to wireless internet service in
each building on campus.
For assistance with WiFi access, contact the Help
Desk Coordinator at 409-984-6150.
Mobile App
The MyLamarPA Mobile app is a convenient set of
mobile-friendly resources for students, faculty,
alumni, future students and visitors of LSCPA.
Features include Social Media,
Videos,
Library,
Campus
Security,
Athletic
News,
Appointments,
Account
Management, Class Schedule,
Lookup Classes, Add/Drop
Classes, Holds, and Final
Grades.
The MyLamarPA Mobile app
is FREE to all students,
faculty, staff, alumni, and
visitors at LSCPA. The app
can be downloaded from the
Apple's App Store for iPhone, iPod, and iPad or from
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