ACU encourages reporting to the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Coordinator. They can inform you of the complaint procedures, support resources, and interim measures. For information regarding the university’s legal obligation to address reports of sexual misconduct, see Section VII.C. of the policy.
You may also file a separate criminal charge by contacting the ACU Police Department or seek confidential counseling or support either on campus or off-campus. See Resources for more information about confidential reporting. Choosing one reporting option does not preclude you from pursuing another option now or in the future.
Electronic Reporting
Electronic reports can be submitted by using the incident reporting form. This information goes to the Title IX Coordinator. Providing contact information is optional except in situations where employees are required to report under Texas law. Anonymous Complainants should understand that while the university will do its best to address anonymous complaints and reports, it may be limited in its ability to investigate and otherwise respond to or address them.
Direct Reporting to Title IX Office
Reports can be made directly to the Title IX Office at titleix@acu.edu or to the Title IX Coordinator or the Deputy Coordinator as identified below:
Title IX Coordinator for Faculty, Staff, and Students
Wendy Jones
Chief Human Resources Officer
Hardin Administration Building, Rm. 213
325-674-2359
wendy.jones@acu.edu
Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Faculty, Staff, and Students
Sherita Nickerson, M.Ed.
Hardin Administration Building, Rm. 213
325-674-6802
sherita.nickerson@acu.edu
For complaints about gender equity in ACU’s athletics programs
Sarah Shipp
Director of Academics/SWA
Teague Special Events Center
1201 East Ambler Avenue
Abilene, TX 79699
325-674-6454
sarah.shipp@acu.edu
For complaints related to pregnant or parenting students
Report to the Title IX Coordinator listed above
External Reporting
Individuals with complaints of this nature also always have the right to file a formal complaint with the United States Department of Education:
Office for Civil Rights
Dallas Office
U.S. Department of Education
1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620
Dallas, TX 75201-6810
Telephone: 214-661-9600
Facsimile: 214-661-9587
Email: OCR.Dallas@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
1.800.421.3481
ocr@ed.gov