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Compliance Partners
At AUM, we are committed to safeguarding students and employees, enhancing a culture of ethics and compliance, facilitating solutions, and adhering to the rule of law.
The following resources empower AUM stakeholders to help promote safety, ethical behavior, security, and accountability.
Any form of unethical behavior that violates the integrity of the academic process such as cheating, plagiarism, bestowing or seeking academic favors or advancement on the basis of friendship or gifts, concealing conflicts of interest, or deliberate failure to meet professional obligations.
Student Academic Honesty/Academic Grievances
Concerns about plagiarism, copying, use of unauthorized material during testing, altering or misusing documents for academic excuses, cheating; etc.
Dr. Matt Ragland
103 Administration Bldg.
Auburn University at Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3138
Misrepresentation of credentials used in obtaining employment or admission to an educational program at the University.
AUM Office of the Provost
(Faculty Positions, Students)
119 Administration Bldg.
Auburn University at Montgomery, AL 36117
Phone: 334-244-3600
Human Resources
(Administrative/Professional, Staff Positions)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3641
Misreporting or inappropriate changing of student grade reporting forms, computer databases or academic transcripts.
AUM Office of the Registrar
Taylor Center 114
Auburn University at Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3212
NCAA rules violations, including, but not limited to fraudulent activities designed to influence the outcome of sporting activities, such as gambling; improper giving or gifts; misuse of assets, players or endorsements; recruiting misconduct; scholarship/financial aid misconduct; sexual misconduct; substance abuse
AUM Athletics Compliance
7031 Senators Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3712
According to Federal law, specifically the Clery Act, AUM is required to annually disclose campus safety policies and statistics concerning the occurrence of certain crimes reported to the local police agency or any official of the institution who has ”significant responsibility for student and campus activities” (also known as Campus Security Authorities).
Director, Police Operations
Brenda Mitchell
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3464
AUM Public Safety Website
Trustees
Concerns related to violations of conflict of interest policies governing members of the Board of Trustees
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
105 Samford Hall
Auburn, AL 36849
Research
Concerns related to violations of conflict of interest policies governing research.
AUM Sponsored Program and Research
Tracy Louder – Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3865
Non-Research Employee Conflicts of Interest
Office of Audit, Compliance & Privacy
304 Samford Hall
Auburn, AL 36849
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-844-4389
OACP Website
Third Party non-University employees (e.g. Contractors, Consultants, Vendors, etc.)
Contact AUM Campus Police immediately to report all criminal activity.
AUM Police Department
267 Taylor Center
Auburn University at Montgomery, AL 36117
Americans With Disabilities Act
Auburn University at Montgomery faculty, staff, and visitors in need of accommodations for disabilities should contact the AUM Office of Human Resources at 334-244-3641 for assistance. Students who wish to request accommodations should contact the AUM Center for Disability Services at 334-244-3631.
Auburn University at Montgomery policies prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment (Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment) and in participation in educational activities.
AUM Chief Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator
9th Floor Library Tower
Montgomery, AL 36117
American with Disabilities Act Accommodations (ADA) Policy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3641
Discrimination or Retaliation
AUM employees who feel they have been treated unfairly based on protected class should contact the AUM Office of Human Resources, which has responsibility for investigating such matters.
Auburn University policies prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment (Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment) and in participation in educational activities.
AUM Chief Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator
9th Floor Library Tower
Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3641
AUM students who feel they have been treated unfairly based on protected class should contact the AUM Office of Student Affairs, which has responsibility for investigating such matters.
AUM Dean of Students
Taylor Center 163
7430 East Dr., Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3028
Sexual Harrassment
AUM faculty, staff, and students who feel they have been harassed in connection with their work or education based on sex or any other basis prohibited by University policy should contact the AUM Office of Human Resources, which serves as the University’s Title IX Coordinator, and has responsibility for investigating such matters.
Auburn University policies prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment (Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment) and in participation in educational activities.
AUM Chief Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator
9th Floor Library Tower
Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3641
Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault
Auburn University at Montgomery prohibits sexual misconduct against students, which encompasses a broad range of prohibited behavior including sexual assault. Individuals who feel they have been subjected to sexual misconduct should contact the AUM Office of Human Resources, which serves as the University’s Title IX Coordinator, and has responsibility for investigating such matters.
AUM policy prohibits sexual misconduct and assault against students: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy
AUM Chief Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator
9th Floor Library Tower
Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3641
Federal regulations require the University to provide contact information for filing complaints with its accrediting agency and with its State approval or licensing entity. Individuals may file complaints regarding a violation of state consumer protection laws, including but not limited to fraud and false advertising; a violation of state law or rule relating to the licensure of postsecondary institutions; and/or complaints relating to the quality of education or other state or accreditation requirements.
Dr. Matt Ragland
103 Administration Bldg.
Auburn University at Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3138
Accounting, auditing, and internal control issues; donor stewardship, employee theft, revenue/expense misstatement.
Financial and Administrative Services
Christopher White
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3255
Office of Audit, Compliance & Privacy
307 Samford Hall
Auburn, AL 36849
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-844-4389
OACP Website
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS)
Concerns related to Auburn’s implementation of the PCI-DSS and payment card security.
Office of Cash Management
120 O.D. Smith Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
Compensation / Benefits
Concerns related to AUM’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act (minimum wage; overtime; child labor) and Equal Pay Act
Human Resources
9th Floor Library Tower
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (334) 244-3641
Human Resources Website
Employment
Concerns related to AUM’s implementation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Immigration Reform and Control (eligibility to work in US and compliance with I-9 requirements).
Human Resources
9th Floor Library Tower
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3641
Human Resources Website
Computer / Information Technology Breach / Phishing / Scams / IT Policy
A computer/data breach is any incident in which sensitive or confidential data are exposed, or are at risk of exposure to unauthorized persons. AUM’s Information Security Professionals are designated to lead response to all information security incidents on campus. We cannot overstate how critical information security is to the University. Compromised data or information can lead to severe financial losses and damage to our good name and reputation, adversely affecting students, faculty, collaborators in business, industry, and government, and researchers.
Copyright and other Digital Millennium Copyright Act Infringements
Concerns about perceived illegal uploading and downloading of copyrighted works
AUM Collections Department Librarian
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3276
Federal Education Privacy Act (FERPA)
Questions or concerns about AUM’s implementation of FERPA, and release and access to student education records.
Taylor Center 114
Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3212
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Concerns related to privacy, security and confidentiality of protected health information required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) should be made in writing to the Auburn University Privacy Officer. The Privacy Officer will investigate all complaints in a timely manner and provide a written determination to the parties involved.
Audit, Compliance & Privacy
307 Samford Hall
Auburn, AL 36849
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-844-4319
OACP Website
Animal Research
Any violation of laws or policies regarding the ethical care and use of animals
Dr. Matt Ragland
103 Administration Bldg.
Auburn University at Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (334)244-3138
Human Subject Research Non-Compliance
Violation of laws or policies involving human beings. Examples include failure to obtain appropriate approval from the Institutional Review Board, failure to adhere to research protocols, not obtaining informed consent, failure to promptly report adverse reactions.
Dr. Matt Ragland
103 Administration Bldg.
Auburn University at Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (334)244-3138
Research Misconduct
Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or other practices that seriously deviate from those commonly accepted within the academic community for proposing, conducting, and reporting on research:
Sponsored Programs and Research
Tracy Louder – Director
email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3865
Grant Management/Misappropriation of Cost
Unallowable or questionable expenditures or cost transfers to government grants, contracts, or other agreements. Any expenditures or cost transfers that may be in violation of OMB Circular A-21
Sponsored Programs and Research
Tracy Louder – Director
email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3865
Internal Audit
307 Samford Hall
Auburn, AL 36849
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-844-4389
OACP Website
It is the policy of the Auburn University Board of Trustees that a safe and healthful environment will be provided its faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors. A basic tenet of this policy is the anticipation that each individual will act in a safe and responsible manner. The University has established written procedures and guidance documents to assist individuals in meeting their responsibilities.
AU Health and Safety Policy (BOT D-1)
For concerns about Safety, Health and Environmental Issues contact Risk Management and Safety
RMS Website
AUM Dean of Students
Taylor Center 163
7430 East Dr., Montgomery, AL 36117
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244–3028
The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), includes many disclosure and reporting requirements. Auburn University maintains a webpage with links to required public disclosures.
Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation
David Koda
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-244-3919
HEA Student Consumer Information
The act of stealing; specifically, taking or removing of University or another’s personal property. Also relates to theft of intangible property and the improper disposal of University owned equipment.
Office of Audit, Compliance & Privacy
307 Samford Hall
Auburn, AL 36849
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 334-844-4389
OACP Website
Contact AUM Campus Police immediately to report all threats or acts of violence.
