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

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

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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

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 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.