Reporting Resources

Reporting is a way to alert the institution of incidents occurring in the campus community that may need to be addressed. Unlike a complaint:

• A report may be submitted by anyone regardless of whether they experienced prohibited conduct. -and-
• Submission of a report does not automatically initiate a grievance process (i.e., complaint resolution procedure) under an applicable policy.

• For information about filing a complaint under the Nondiscrimination Policy or Sexual Misconduct Policy, please visit the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Investigations page.

• You are a responsible employee (under UTDBP3102) reporting alleged sexual misconduct that someone else experienced. -or-
• You are a university official, administrator, or supervisor (under UTDBP3090) reporting alleged discrimination that someone else experienced.

Optional Reporting:

• You are a third party reporting that someone else may have experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct. -or-
• You are reporting that you have experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct and are unsure if you want to initiate a grievance process but are interested in learning about resolution options and supportive resources.

• You are a university employee reporting suspected non-compliant, unethical, or fraudulent activity.

• You are a non-employee member of our campus community or third party reporting suspected non-compliant, unethical, or fraudulent activity.

How to Report:

• Please contact the Ethics and Compliance Hotline to report suspected non-compliant, unethical, or fraudulent activity and related university policy violations.
  • Please note the hotline is not a complaint line. Only matters involving noncompliance, unethical, or fraudulent behavior will be investigated. Individuals who submit grievances will be advised to pursue the normal administrative channels.

Required Reporting:

• You are a Designated Individual (under UTDSP5015) reporting emergencies or suspected crimes occurring during university sanctioned PACE. -or-
• You are a Designated Individual (under UTDSP5015) reporting non-emergency incidents occurring during university sanctioned PACE.

How to Report:

• All emergencies or suspected crimes should be reported immediately by calling 911, followed by a call to the Youth Protection Program at 972-883-2302.
• All non-emergency incidents must also be promptly reported to the Youth Protection Official in accordance with the procedures established by this office.
• Please submit a Youth Protection PACE Incident Report Form to report all incidents of illness, medical accident/injury, early departure, and camp rule violations.

Questions regarding PACE incident reporting may be directed to the Youth Protection Program at pace@utdallas.edu.

Accessibility barriers are conditions or obstacles that prevent individuals with disabilities from using or accessing information and resources as effectively as individuals without disabilities.

Encouraged Reporting:

• You are reporting a physical, electronic, or programmatic barrier on campus, such as an inoperative elevator, an inaccessible website, a blocked access ramp, or any other access barrier you may have encountered or observed.

How to Report:

• Report a barrier to access using the Report an Accessibility Barrier Form.

A Campus Security Authority (CSA) is an individual, who by virtue of their university responsibilities and under the Clery Act, is designated to receive and report criminal incidents to the UTD Police Department (UTDPD) for inclusion in the university’s Annual Security Report.

Required Reporting:

• You are a campus security authority (CSA) (under UTDBP3112) reporting criminal incidents to the UTDPD.

How to Report:

• CSA Reports can be made online using the Campus Security Authority Reporting Form.
• Questions regarding CSA Reporting may be directed to Sergeant Misty Boyd at 972-883-4943 or misty.boyd@utdallas.edu.

The Annual Security Report may be accessed under the Public Information Tab on the UTDPD’s website.

Contact the UTD Police Department (UTDPD) for criminal reporting, information regarding protective orders or forensic sexual assault exams, or to request a police escort.

• In an emergency, dial 911.
• In non-emergency situations, dial 972-883-2222.
• To report an anonymous tip, use the Silent Witness Form.

Visit the Program and Services page for more information about services, including self-defense classes.

U.S. Department of Education – Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.

U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

Responsible for enforcing federal laws requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action and not discriminate against job applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit discrimination against job applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

Texas Workforce Commission – Civil Rights Division (TWC)

Responsible for enforcing state laws that prohibit discrimination against job applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

The Texas State Auditor’s Office investigates allegations of illegal acts and improprieties involving any entity that receives funds from the state. The fraud hotline provides resources for individuals to report such allegations.

Texas law requires anyone with knowledge of suspected child abuse or neglect to immediately report it to the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Reports can be made at any time to DFPS by phone at 800-252-5400 or online at Texas Abuse Hotline.