Title IX Information
Arkansas State University-Beebe does not discriminate on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or disability in any of its practices, policies or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, employment, admissions, educational services, programs or activities which it operates or financial aid.
Students who believe they have been subjected to sexual discrimination or sexual harassment in violation of this procedure, should contact the Title IX coordinator.
Students who wish to report a concern or complaint relating to sexual discrimination or sexual harassment, may do so in writing by emailing the completed Sexual Misconduct Incident Reporting form to the Title IX coordinator:
Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.
Title IX benefits both males and females and is at the heart of efforts to create gender equitable schools. The law requires institutions to maintain polices, practices and programs that do not discriminate against anyone based upon sex. Arkansas State University is dedicated to addressing any incidences of sexual discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence with prompt action and equitable review. Individuals with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact a Title IX coordinator. The university has designated a Title IX coordinator for each campus.
Arkansas State University-Beebe does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Furthermore, Arkansas State University-Beebe is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and is therefore required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. This requirement extends to admissions and employment with the university. Inquiries about the application of Title IX or 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Arkansas State University-Beebe may be referred to Arkansas State University-Beebe’s Title IX coordinator, to the assistant secretary for civil rights for the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Arkansas State University-Beebe’s Title IX coordinator holds the title of director of human resourses and may be contacted as follows:
By email: tlroper@asub.edu
By phone: 501.882.4466
In person: Building 3, Human Resources, 106 N. Orange St., Beebe, AR 72012
By mail: P.O. Box 1000, Beebe, AR 72012
Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by phone or by email using the contact information provided 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 email address, or by mail to the office address, provided above.
Arkansas State University is committed to providing an educational and work environment for its students, faculty and staff that is free from sexual discrimination. No form of sexual discrimination will be tolerated. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your campus Title IX coordinator.
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education Title IX regulations, colleges must make training materials used to train Title IX coordinators, investigators, decision-makers and any person who facilitates an informal resolution policy publicly available on our website.
Understanding the Title IX Hearing Process 2022
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is a sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Education. Its primary focus is to enforce federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or membership in patriotic youth organizations and ensure equal access to education.
Individuals with complaints of this nature have the right to file a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Phone: 1.800.421.3481
Fax: 202.453.6012
Email: ocr@ed.gov
Website: www.hhs.gov/ocr