Notice of Nondiscrimination Under Title IX
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs and activities that it operates and is prohibited from doing so by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., and the U.S. Department of Education’s implementing regulations, 34 CFR Part 106. The College’s nondiscrimination policy extends to admission, employment, and other programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 may be sent to the College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both.
Jurisdiction and Scope
This policy applies to allegations and complaints of sexual harassment as defined herein. All other complaints of discrimination or misconduct that do not fall within the jurisdiction of Title IX may be made through other campus procedures.
Reporting
Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed above, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the Title IX Coordinator.
Important Info
All complaints or reports about sex discrimination (including sexual harassment) should be submitted to the Title IX Coordinator. Please complete the following Complaint Form.
To view the complete policy, students should access the Student Handbook. Faculty and staff may access the policy through the Policies and Procedures Index under Governance on myUACCB.
Contact Info
Dr. Anne Austin, Title IX Coordinator
UACCB Independence Hall 100H
(870) 612-2058
anne.austin@uaccb.edu
Zach Perrine, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
UACCB Main Classroom Building 201
(870) 612-2014
zach.perrine@uaccb.edu
Julie Johnson, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
UACCB Annex 408C
(870) 612-2165
julie.johnson@uaccb.edu
The mailing address for UACCB is:
PO Box 3350, Batesville, AR 72503
In addition, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, may be contacted by phone at 800-421-3481 or by email at ocr@ed.gov.
In some instances, sexual harassment may constitute both a violation of this policy and criminal activity. The College’s grievance process is not a substitute for instituting legal action. The College encourages individuals to report alleged sexual misconduct promptly to campus officials AND to law enforcement authorities, where appropriate. Individuals may file a report directly with local law enforcement agencies by dialing 911. Individuals may also contact any of the following for assistance in filing a report with local law enforcement:
UACCB Campus Security
MCB 233C
(870) 307-2421
Batesville Police Department
51 Industrial Dr, Batesville
(870) 569-8111 or Dispatch (870) 698-2436
Independence County Sheriff
1750 Myers Ave, Batesville
(870) 793-8838