IACUC Reporting Concerns

ATU is committed to humane care and use of animals in research and teaching. If you have questions or concerns about animals in teaching or research at ATU, please use one of the contact methods below. In compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (9 CFR, Part 2, Subpart C, Section 2.31(c)(4)) the IACUC is required to "review, and, if warranted, investigate concerns involving the care and use of animals at the research facility resulting from public complaints received and from reports of noncompliance received from laboratory or research facility personnel or employees".
  • Contact the Office of Research and Graduate Programs (IACUC Administrators) Phone: 479-968-0398 Email: iacuc@atu.edu
  • Use the form below (can choose to remain anonymous)
    Please give a detailed description of your concern. The types of information that would be helpful to us include: the date of the incident; the type(s) of animal(s) present; the behavior of the animal(s); the condition of the animal(s); the condition of the facility; the actions of the person with the animals; the location of the incident; etc.
    You can choose to remain anonymous; however, providing your contact information will provide the IACUC a way to contact you if we need additional information.
    Can we contact you if we need additional information?
     

For concerns that require immediate attention after-hours, contact: ATU Public Safety (479) 968-0222

The Animal Welfare Act protects the rights of individuals who report animal welfare concerns in good faith, and prohibits discrimination against or reprisal for reporting of violations of associated regulations and standards. In addition, the Arkansas Whistle-Blower Protection Act prohibits a public employer from taking adverse action against a public employee who communicates in good faith to an appropriate authority the existence of waste of public funds, property, or manpower or a violation of law; participates, or gives information, in an investigation, hearing, court proceeding, legislative inquiry, or administrative review; or objects to carrying out a directive the public employee reasonably believes violates the law.