Ways to Report

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing an environment for employees, students, and campus visitors that is free from illegal harassment based on age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.  The University will not tolerate and will take action against individuals who retaliate against individuals who report violations of this policy or participate in investigations related to such policy violations. Any student, faculty or staff member, applicant, or visitor who has concerns about gender discrimination or sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence or stalking is encouraged to seek the assistance of the Title IX Coordinator, Deputies or the appropriate personnel as listed below. 

All University of Arkansas Employees deemend a 'Responsible Employee' have a mandatory reporting obligation and are required to notify the Title IX Coordinator of any allegations of sexual misconduct. Responsible Employee Guide

To report an act of gender discrimination or sexual harassment 
(including sexual assault, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic/dating violence and stalking)
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Report a Violation

Reporting Channels:

If you are a...

And the alleged offender is...

Contact this office

Student, Employee, and/or Visitor who wants to report gender discrimination, sexual harassment, or retaliation for reporting sexual harassment

An employee, including faculty member or a staff member

Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance

J'onnelle Colbert-Diaz, PHR, SHRM-CP

Associate Director/Compliance Officer
Email: jcdiaz@uark.edu | Office: (479) 575-3333

Student, Employee, and/or Visitor who wants to report gender discrimination, sexual harassment, (including sexual assault, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence and stalking) or retaliation for reporting sexual harassment

A student

Title IX Office

Liz Means - Title IX Coordinator 


Office: (479) 575-4825

Cell phone: (479) 409-9972

Title IX Email: titleix@uark.edu

Student, Employee, and/or Visitor who wants to report sexual harassment, (including sexual assault, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence and stalking) or retaliation for reporting sexual harassment

A third party (neither a student nor an employee)

Title IX Office

 Liz Means - Title IX Coordinator


Office: (479) 575-4825

Cell phone: (479) 409-9972

Title IX Email: titleix@uark.edu

File a Code of Student Conduct Charge 
(Unrelated to Title IX Violation)

A student

Student Standards and Conduct

Obtain Confidential Counseling (including sexual assault, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence and stalking), advocacy, and support services and to learn more about reporting options

Anyone

Star Central Office:
Mary A. Wyandt-Hiebert, PhD, MCHES, CWHC
Director, STAR Central, Pat Walker Health Center (HLTH277)
mwyandt@uark.edu  or (479) 575-7252.

or

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
(479) 575-4451, 24-Hour Emergency Line (479) 575-5276.

Obtain information regarding the appeal hearings for cases involving Title IX matters

 

Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Vacant
Assistant Director/Grievance Officer
Email: | Office:

 

General Information for Reporting

The university has designated the University Title IX Coordinator, with overall responsibility for oversight of the university's compliance with its obligations under Title IX, including, but not limited to, its obligations to investigate and respond to allegations of sexual harassment, assault and/or misconduct: 

Liz Means
Title IX Coordinator

Office: (479) 575-4825   Cell phone: (479) 409-9972    Emailtitleix@uark.edu

The university has designated the University Compliance Officer, with the responsibility to investigate and respond to allegations of sexual harassment against an employee.

J'onnelle Colbert-Diaz, PHR, SHRM-CP
Associate Director/Compliance Officer
Email: jcdiaz@uark.edu | Office: (479) 575-3333

For allegations of sexual assault by students, the university has designated Deputy Title IX Coordinators

Derita Ratcliffe
Sr. Associate Athletic Director
Athletic Department
Office: (479) 575-7520
E-Mail:dratclif@uark.edu


Brande Flack
Director of Retention Programs
Multicultural Center
Arkansas Union 44
435 N. Garland Ave.
Fayetteville, AR
Office: (479) 575-5017
Email: bmflack@uark.edu

 

Dr. Shane Barker
Director of Advising
Fulbright College Advising Center
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Mailstop: MAIN 518 (Old Main)
University of Arkansas 
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Office: (479) 575-3007 
Email: sxb028@uark.edu

 
   

Danielle Dunn
Assistant Director
Office of Student Success
232 Silas Hunt Hall
471 N. Garland
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Office: (479) 575-7724
Email: dmd005@uark.edu

 

 

Sexual assault, sexual violence, domestic/dating violence and stalking are crimes. Victims are encouraged to report these crimes to UAPD (479) 575-2222 or other local law enforcement.

Serves as the Office of Support, Training, Advocacy, & Resources on Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence coordinated through the University Health Services, Health Promotion and Education Department. Located at the Pat Walker Health Center, Office 277, STAR Central serves the university community through education programs, professional consultations, and victim advocacy services. For more information view the Respect Website:

Mary A. Wyandt-Hiebert, PhD, MCHES, CWHC
mwyandt@uark.edu  
or (479) 575-7252
Director, STAR Central
Adviser, RESPECT
Assistant Director, Pat Walker Health Center, Health Marketing
Assistant Professor, Community Health Promotion, Adjunct Faculty

The staff of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) works with members of the university to help solve problems, understand themselves, grow personally, develop more satisfying relationships with friends and family and help with other mental health issues. Services are provided by licensed psychologists, counselors, and social workers. For more information, visit their website or call (479) 575-4451, 24-Hour Emergency Line (479) 575-5276. 
The mission of the OSSC is to support the University of Arkansas’ mission by promoting a safe and orderly community through the education of students, the enforcement of behavioral standards, peer mentoring, and leadership development. For more information, visit their website or call (479) 575-5170.

Reporting Channels for Violation of Protection of Minors on Campus Policy 

The University of Arkansas is strongly committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for children. This policy briefly summarizes important steps to protect children on campus or participating in programs that may be connected with the University, and to comply with applicable legal requirements and institutional policies.

  1. Reporting Suspected Child Maltreatment
    If any University employee or volunteer reasonably suspects or observes child maltreatment, he or she should immediately do the following, (and must immediately do the following if a mandated reporter):
    1. Report, as required by State law, the suspected maltreatment to the state’s Child Abuse Hotline, at 1-800-482-5964.  The hotline is toll-free and is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Mandated reporters may use a report form available online and faxed to 1-501-618-8952 for non-emergency situations.
    2. Report the suspected maltreatment to the University of Arkansas Police Department at 911 or 575-2222. This must occur immediately after the Hotline report  is made. After receiving a report of suspected maltreatment, UAPD shall promptly coordinate an appropriate response with state officials and local law enforcement, as appropriate. In addition, UAPD shall notify the appropriate vice chancellor for any program, location or employee involved in the allegations.

For more details, please visit Protection of Minors on Campus


 Reporting Channels for Hazing Policy (If you have witnessed and/or been a victim of a Title IX violation during the recruitment and intake process)

Any requirement imposed upon prospective, new, or current members which is not related to the organization's purpose is prohibited and will become the subject of a University investigation once the practice is brought to the attention of the Office of Greek Life. This policy applies to all UA students, student organizations, and clubs. If you have any questions or concerns about hazing, or activities that could constitute hazing, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Greek Life at (479)575-5001.For more information on the University's hazing policy, please visit Anti-Hazing Policy

Arkansas Hazing Law

Hazing, defined as, but not limited to, any act imposed on current or potential members of a group or organization that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a person, that defaces or destroys public or private property, that is likely to result in humiliation or ridicule, or that is likely to result in interference with academic efforts regardless of the consent of the participants, or any actions or activities prohibited by Ark, Code Ann. 6-5-201, Ark, Code Ann. 6-5-204 and Ark, Code Ann. 6-5-210.