The Team

Dr. Skulte-Ouaiss is committed to gender equity and to eliminating discrimination in its many forms. In her scholarship and now with the creation of the Title IX Office, she works to raise awareness on how discrimination and harassment undermine academic quality and the attainment of a better society for all. She seeks to build networks of champions for equity and inclusion among students, staff, and faculty at LAU. In addition, she works to help the university live up to its founding promise to provide a unique educational environment for women as well as its current commitment to academic excellence, student centeredness, civic engagement, the advancement of scholarship, the education of the whole person, and the formation of leaders in a diverse world. Dr. Skulte-Ouaiss received her PhD in Political Science from the University of Maryland in the United States and has been with LAU since 2005.

The Title IX Office is in the process of creating a pool of in-depth trained faculty and staff to support the implementation of Title IX at LAU as well as to better be able to participate in investigating discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct as needed. These individuals will also be resource people around LAU for issues relating to gender equity and inclusion.

Nour Fakih, an LAU alumna from the Social Work & Community Development program, was the former president of the Social Work Club and has been a tireless advocate for community and student engagement in development projects.

Nour brings a wealth of experience in social work to her role as Title IX Assistant Officer at the Lebanese American University. She is passionate about fostering a safe and inclusive environment for the LAU community using her skills in social work, case management, and community mobilization. 

Nour’s diverse background equips her to support the Title IX office effectively, as she has experience in working as a child protection and gender-based violence social worker. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work & Community Development from LAU and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Rural Community Development in AUB.

In her current role, Nour is dedicated to supporting various aspects of the Title IX office, including conducting trainings, assisting in program development, collaborating with departments, and supporting investigations to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.