ACU encourages reporting to one of the Title IX Co-Coordinators (as described below). 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 VI 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 Coordinators. 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.
In-Person Reporting
In-person reports can be made through the SOAR Office (located in the Student Life Suite in the lower level of the McGlothlin Campus Center). SOAR will assist you in connecting with one of the Title IX Co-Coordinators, who are listed below, to conduct an intake:
Sherita Nickerson
325-674-6802
sherita.nickerson@acu.edu
Chris Riley
chris.riley@acu.edu
Questions about equity in Athletics
Heather Wyatt
SWA/Associate AD for Compliance & Student Services
Teague Special Events Center
1201 East Ambler Avenue
Abilene, TX 79699
325-674-2330
heather.wyatt@acu.edd
Questions about pregnancy support and resources
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