Student-Athlete Reporting Resources...With Whom Do I Talk?

Playing Time / Team Issues
Talk to your coach. If you are more comfortable talking to an assistant coach do so, but know that coaches have ultimate responsibility for playing time / team dynamics / program administration. The AUM Athletics Department administration will not address issues regarding playing time.

Issues with Your Program
After discussing concerns with the coach, and feeling that the issue has not been resolved, talk to the administrator who supervises the sport.

Amber Rae Childers - Associate AD/SWA 334-244-3152; achilde1@aum.edu
Tim Lutz - Assistant AD for External Relations; 334-244-3832; tlutz1@aum.edu

Reporting Violations or Issues with NCAA /GSC Rules
If you are aware or suspect possible NCAA/GSC rules violation(s) or need clarification on rules, you should contact the Associate AD/SWA Amber Rae Childers (334-244-3152; achilde1@aum.edu), or any member of the Auburn Montgomery Athletics Compliance staff (compliance@aum.edu). The Athletics Compliance Office is located in Suite 115 of Athletics Complex.

Issues with Your Student-Athlete Experience
Some staff are uniquely qualified in certain areas such as athletic trainers (injuries, health issues); academic advisors and learning specialists (academic issues); compliance administrators (questions on GSC/NCAA rules, scholarship, eligibility); the Faculty Athletic Representative – Dr. John Aho (academic/faculty concerns); or you may prefer talking to another member of staff (including your coaches and/or sport administrators) with whom you feel most comfortable, and they will guide you as to your next steps.  Know too that student-athletes represent each team on the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC).  Issues can be brought to them for discussion with the Council who can then bring it to the administration if appropriate.

2023-24 AUM SAAC Members are as follows:

SAAC President: 
SAAC Vice-President
Baseball: 
Men's Basketball: 
Men's Cross Country: 
Men's Soccer: 
Men's Tennis: 
Softball: 
Volleyball: 
Women's Basketball: 
Women's Cross Country: 
Women's Soccer: 
Women's Tennis:

The Department of Athletics and Office of Accountability and Advocacy within Student Affairs will work in partnership to provide guidance and assistance to student-athletes who are experiencing crisis, displaying odd or unusual behavior(s), or engaging in other behaviors that may be disruptive to themselves, others, or their community. To fill out a concern or incident report specific to student-athletes, you may click here.
       
Confidential Help
Counseling and Health Promotion Services (CHPS) provides free confidential counseling services to all current AUM students. We offer crisis interventions, individual counseling, group counseling, assessments and referrals.  Our staff of licensed counselors, administrative support, and interns are committed to providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential space. 
 
College life is exciting and rewarding; however, the challenges, demands, and responsibilities can feel overwhelming. It's not uncommon to feel you need help.  Many students visit us for help with homesickness, stress, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, sexual identity and gender matters, substance use, eating and body image, and overall adjustment to college life. CHPS counselors are here to help students achieve academic success and personal growth in order to ensure that students remain healthy and thriving during their college years and beyond.
 
Counseling is available by appointment. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  If you are interested in counseling, please call 334-244-3469, stop by Taylor Center Room 316, or email us at counselingcenter@aum.edu.  Appointments can also be made online by clicking here.

Assistance with Student Policies, Campus Resources or Student in Crisis: 
The Office of Accountability & Advocacy is a division of Student Affairs, committed to assisting you in personal, academic and social development. Auburn University at Montgomery currently has three designated administrators to assist in these areas. Those individuals include Dr. Brooke A. Burks, who will serve as Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Leon Higdon, AUM's Interim Dean of Students, and Mrs. Leslie Meadows, Campus Title IX Coordinator. Contact information is listed for each below. This office serves as your campus liaison to the administration and academic community. Their unit also serves as a resource for students so that we can ensure a positive Warhawk Experience.  Learn more about their function by clicking here.

Dr. Brooke A. Burks - bburks1@aum.edu - 334-244-3435
Dr. Leon Higdon - lhigdon@aum.edu - 334-244-3576
Mrs. Leslie Meadows - lmeadows@aum.edu - 334-244-3657
       
Auburn University at Montgomery Student Handbook

Reporting a Crime
If the incident occurred on campus a report should be made to the AUM Police Department 334-244-3424.

If the incident occurred away from campus, concerned persons should call 911, or travel to the local law enforcement agency where the incident occurred.
       
See Something, Say Something
Auburn University at Montgomery offers a reporting tool called Maxient that allows individuals to submit reports of Non-Academic Violations, Concerning or Threatening Behaviors and Title IX Discrimination Complaints. You can report an incident or concern by clicking HERE.
       
Title IX (Sexual Misconduct) Violations
Cases involving possible Title IX violations, discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., sex discrimination), including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence, may be reported by a student-athlete to a coach, sports administrators, any member of the AUM Department of Athletics administration, Director of Athletics, or to the University Title IX Coordinator Leslie Meadows (334-244-3755).  Reports of sexual misconduct shall be promptly investigated and also reported to the AUM Police Department (334-244-3424). Employees who fail to report alleged or suspected violations of this policy to the appropriate campus office in a timely manner may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.  Other resources for students for sexual misconduct-related offenses can be found by utilizing the AUM Title IX Resource Page, which includes a listing of all university Title IX Deputies.
       
Academic Integrity or Fraud: 
Student-athletes with questions, concerns or violations of the Academic Integrity Policy may contact the Faculty Athletics Representative, John Aho (334-244-3787).