Equal Opportunity & Access

Students, employees, and applicants for employment can report non-emergency incidents using several options. You may report an incident anonymously, but we encourage you to provide as much information as possible.

A victim or reporter can choose to seek confidential resources to cope with the effects of sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination. This does not constitute filing a complaint and does not officially notify the University.

The confidential advisors are appointed by the University to maintain confidentiality. They provide confidential emotional support and assistance in making decisions important to the well-being of the victim.

Reporting Options

Report by Submitting a Form
Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct
Report to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA)
Contact EOA

Download the Sexual Misconduct: A Survivor's Guide (pdf)

Download the Violence Against Women Brochure (pdf)

Report to WIU's Office of Public Safety

Call 911: 911
Phone: (309) 298-1949
Website: wiu.edu/OPS

U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights

Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education - Chicago Office
500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-4544
Phone: (312) 730-1560
Email: ocr@ed.gov
Website: U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights

Confidential Reporting

University Counseling Center

Memorial Hall 1st Floor
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

Email: ucc@wiu.edu
Website: wiu.edu/ucc

Make an Appointment
Phone: (309) 298-2453

Patient Portal
WIRC Victim Services

These local confidential advisors offer victim advocacy and assistance pertaining to sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, stalking, and harassment 24/7.

Call the WIRC-CAA Victim Services Crisis Line at (309) 837-5555.

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE

sign saying what is sexual consent

Consent IS

  • Informed
  • Freely-given
  • Coherent
  • Sober
  • Ongoing
  • Clear
  • Reversible
  • Based on Equal Power

Consent is NOT...

  • Flirting
  • Silence
  • Dressing Sexy
  • The Absence of "No"
  • Being in a Relationship
  • Accepting a Ride, Drink, etc.
  • Convincing or Coercing
  • Saying Yes Under the Influence of Drugs/Alcohol