Civil Rights | Title IX | Equal Opportunity

If an act of sexual misconduct occurs, you are likely to have many concerns, including physical health and safety, emotional and mental well-being, medical issues such as sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy, and, for some, interpersonal relationships. Another common concern may be understanding the process for responding and reporting the act.

The TAMU-CC Title IX Office can help you understand your options and how to respond. If you have experienced sexual assault or sexual misconduct, you may:

• Contact the University Police Department at 361.825.4444
• File an online Title IX complaint or submit a mandatory report
• Notify the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Rosie Ruiz, at rosie.ruiz@tamucc.edu or 361.825.5826.

The University Police Department has a crime victim's advocate that can assist you. You can also contact University Counseling, the University Health Center, or Student Conduct & Advocacy as appropriate. 

In accordance with TAMU System regulation Civil Rights Compliance, 08.01.01, university employees (including student employees) must report complaints/reports of alleged or suspected discrimination to the campus Title IX Coordinator/Deputy as soon as possible after receiving or becoming aware of the alleged or suspected discrimination. An employee who experiences, observes, or becomes aware of alleged or suspected discrimination that has been committed by or against a person who was a student enrolled at or an employee of the institution at the time of the incident, must promptly report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Students are encouraged to report. You can submit a mandatory report online.

To file a report of sexual assault, sexual misconduct, or civil rights violation, please use one or more of the following options:

• Submit a civil rights/Title IX complaint online via EthicsPoint
• Notify the Title IX coordinator, Dr. Rosie Ruiz, at 361.825.5826 or rosie.ruiz@tamucc.edu
• You may also contact the University Police Department at 361.825.4444

Online Courses Available to Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students 

TAMU-CC offers innovative, engaging, and informative online courses, created with students and for students. They examines the interconnected issues of hooking up, substance abuse, sexual violence, and healthy relationships through a variety of interactive, realistic scenarios and guided self-reflection. The courses promote a safer campus environment for students through healthier, better-informed decisions about relationships, sex, drugs, and alcohol. Visit https://tamuccstudents-tx.safecolleges.com and log in using your Islander email and password.

TAMU-CC is proud to offer online sexual misconduct and sexual violence prevention education to all students. Our university mission is to prepare students for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship. Accordingly, addressing sexual misconduct and violence remains a top campus and A&M System priority. Moreover, Title IX federal and state legislation require institutions to take necessary precautions to prevent sexual assault on their campuses and to respond promptly and effectively when an assault is reported. Additional information is available on the TAMU-CC Sexual Violence Prevention overview website.

For questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Rosie Ruiz at at 361.825.5826 or rosie.ruiz@tamucc.edu.

• Islanders safety resources flyer
• Student Conduct & Advocacy office
• Student Behavioral Conduct reporting form
• I-CARE, outreach, support, and early intervention
• University Police Department
• Counseling Center
• University Health Center
• Pregnancy and Parenting Support

• RAINN
• Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
• Help a friend or family member who is being abused, provided by National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Help a Stranger and Help a Friend, provided by love is respect
• Men Can Be Victims of Abuse Too, provided by National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Help for Men Who Are Being Abused, provided by HelpGuide.org
• National Domestic Violence Hotline supports victims and survivors of domestic violence through highly trained and experienced advocates. Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or 1.800.787.3224 (TTY).
• Domestic Violence Resources, provided by The Recovery Village

• Employee ADA Accommodation Request
• COVID ADA Accommodation Request
• Accommodation Approval Template
• Medical Release
• Medical Provider Information

Every employer covered by EEO laws is required to place the “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” poster on its premises either electronically or physically. All applicants and employees must have a way to access the poster.

• Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
• "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement
• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
• What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
• What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 

• Civil Rights Compliance, 08.01.01.C1 
  
• Student Pregnancy and Parenting Support, 08.01.01.C1.01
• Employee Request for Religious Accommodations, 08.01.01.C1.02
  
• Employee/Applicant Requests for Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA, 08.01.02.C0.01
  
• Accommodations at University Facilities and Events, 08.01.02.C0.02
  
• Service and Emotional Support Animals, 08.01.02.C0.03
  
• Expressive Activity on Campus, 08.99.99.C1
• Academic Freedom, 12.01.99.C0.02
• TAMU-CC rules and procedure library 

• TAMU System policy Civil Rights Protection and Compliance, 08.01
• TAMU System regulation Civil Rights Compliance, 08.01.01
• TAMU System regulation Civil Rights Protections for Individuals with Disabilities and Certain Other Employees, 08.01.02
• TAMU System policy Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure, 12.01
• TAMU System policy Employee Complaint and Appeal Procedures, 32.01.01
• TAMU System regulation Complaint and Appeal Process for Faculty Members, 32.01.01
• TAMU System regulation Complaint and Appeal Process for Nonfaculty Employees, 32.01.02
• TAMU System policy and regulation library 
• TAMU System Ethics and Compliance Office