Statement on TCU’s Non-Discrimination Policy
TCU is committed to providing a positive learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment. TCU prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status and any other basis protected by law, in the University’s programs and activities as required by Title IX, Title VII, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Inquiries about TCU’s policies and compliance with nondiscrimination policies or inquiries on how to file a complaint of discrimination should be directed to: oie@tcu.edu, 817-257-8228, The Harrison Suite 1800. Inquiries about TCU’s policies and compliance with Title VII, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, or other aspects of TCU’s equal opportunity or affirmative action programs should be directed to: askhr@tcu.edu, 817-257-7790, 2701 W. Berry Street, Fort Worth, TX 76109.
The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) is responsible for responding to all reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and retaliation.
Please use the following links to review TCU Policy 1.008 Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation or to review TCU Policy 1.009 Responding to Reports of Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Retaliation.
To make a report, you may call OIE at 817-257-8228, email oie@tcu.edu, visit us at The Harrison, Suite 1800 or click here: Make a Report.
Title IX
TCU’s Title IX Coordinator works within OIE. Andrea Vircks-McDew serves as TCU’s Title IX Coordinator. You may call 817-257-8228 to make a report, email oie@tcu.edu or a.vircks@tcu.edu, or make a report here. Additional Title IX resources and information are available at https://www.tcu.edu/institutional-equity/title-ix/index.php.
Mandatory Reporters
ALL TCU employees, except confidential resources, are considered Mandatory Reporters. Mandatory reporters are required to immediately report to OIE any conduct that raises Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct (Title IX or Violence Against Women (VAWA)) or Retaliation. Mandatory reporters cannot promise to refrain from forwarding the information to OIE.
Confidential On-Campus Resources
Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education
8147-257-5225
Counseling & Mental Health Center
817-257-7863
Religious & Spiritual Life
817-257-7830
On Campus Resources
TCU Police
817-257-8400 Non-emergency
817-257-7777 Emergency