Title IX

Sexual Assault Definitions

Ranger College follows the definitions established by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program and the Clery Act when identifying and reporting incidents of sexual assault.

What Is Sexual Assault?

Sexual assault includes any sexual act directed against another person without the consent of the victim, including situations where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
These offenses include rape, fondling, incest, and statutory rape.

Types of Sexual Offenses

Rape

The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.

Fondling

The touching of another person’s private body parts for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including cases where the victim is unable to give consent due to age or mental incapacity.

Incest

Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.

Statutory Rape

Sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

Anonymous Reporting

Ranger College provides an option to submit an anonymous report regarding incidents of sexual assault. Click the link below to access the anonymous reporting form.

👉 [Report Sexual Assault Anonymously]

Incident Reports

Texas Education Code (TEC) Reporting Requirement

Under Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 51.253(c), Ranger College is required to post on its official website an annual report detailing incidents reported to college employees that constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking, as defined in TEC Section 51.251.

The report must also include information on any disciplinary actions taken under TEC Section 51.255.

Annual Reports

(Links to annual reports can be added here once available.)

What Should I Do?

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, your safety and well-being are the top priorities.

Go to a safe place such as your home, residence hall, or the home of a trusted friend. Do not change your clothing or shower, as the preservation of physical evidence is extremely important.

If you must change clothes, place the items you were wearing in a paper bag (not plastic) to help preserve evidence.

Avoid applying medication to any injuries unless absolutely necessary, and do not eat, drink, chew gum, or disturb anything in the area where the assault occurred. Preserving the scene and any potential evidence can be crucial if you decide to pursue an investigation.

Go to a local hospital emergency department as soon as possible. Receiving medical attention is essential for your health and can help preserve valuable evidence should you decide to pursue prosecution through the criminal justice system.

Please note that if you go to the hospital, local law enforcement may be contacted as part of the process.

If you suspect that you have been given a predatory drug such as Rohypnol (roofies) or GHB, inform the hospital staff right away. A urine sample can be collected within 72 hours of the assault for predatory drug testing.

Emergency Contacts

  • Local Police: 911

  • Campus Safety: 254-631-9097

  • Vice President for Student Services: 254-267-7010

  • Title IX Coordinator – Patti Woolam: 254-267-7135 (ext. 7135)

Campus and Community Resources

If you experience sexual assault or harassment, you are encouraged to use campus and community resources for support and assistance.

The Vice President for Student Services may be able to assist with reasonable accommodations such as changes to academic schedules or residence hall arrangements.

A survivor of sexual assault is always encouraged to speak with a trained mental health professional, regardless of whether a report is filed with law enforcement or campus officials. Mental health professionals typically maintain confidentiality and can explain their privacy protections to you.

Seeking support after a sexual assault is crucial. You are not alone—help and healing are available. Please consider reaching out for the support you deserve.

The Federal Campus Sexual Assault Victims’ Bill of Rights

In accordance with federal law, Ranger College upholds the rights of sexual assault survivors. These rights include:

  • Notification of Options: Survivors shall be informed of their options to notify law enforcement authorities.

  • Equal Opportunity: The accuser and the accused must have the same opportunity to have others present during disciplinary proceedings.

  • Outcome Notification: Both parties shall be informed of the results of any disciplinary proceeding.

  • Access to Counseling: Survivors shall be informed of available counseling and mental health services.

  • Changes to Accommodations: Survivors shall be informed of options to change academic, living, transportation, or working situations if requested and reasonably available.

Conduct Violations

Students and employees are strongly encouraged to report all crimes. Reporting helps protect survivors’ safety and may prevent future incidents.

If you believe that a Ranger College student or employee’s actions may violate college policy, please report those behaviors immediately.

Did You Know?

Ranger College maintains a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Eastland County Crisis Center to provide essential education, training, and support services to victims of sexual assault, as well as to all Ranger College students and employees.

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