Nondiscrimination Statement and Title IX Compliance

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The University of Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital
status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood,
sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or other
legally protected status.


The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination applies to all applicants, faculty, staff,
students, student-employees, volunteers, affiliates and contractors in a manner consistent with all
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and Board of Regents’ Policies, University
Regulations, and related internal processes and procedures.


This policy therefore affects employment policies and actions, as well as the delivery of
educational services at all levels and facilities of the University. Further, the University's
objective goals of ensuring equal opportunity and equal access will include providing reasonable
accommodations to individuals with disabilities and ensuring that employment and educational
opportunities are widely disseminated to agencies and organizations that reach all potential
participants or applicants, including specifically protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities. The University is committed to making decisions affecting individuals based on the
individual's qualifications, abilities and performance, as appropriate.

Reporting Options

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. 

If you have experienced or are aware of  any form of harassment, discrimination or retaliation, please make a report. Reports received help us track patterns and improve campus safety and educational prevention efforts for our campus community.

University Contact Information

Nondiscrimination Policies

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies.

Sex Discrimination Claims or Inquiries

For sex discrimination claims or other inquiries concerning the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, individuals may contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary in the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights:

External Resources

For employment or educational discrimination, students, parents, employees and applicants for employment may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act.
Office for Civil Rights, Seattle Office

U.S. Department of Education
915 Second Ave., Room 3310
Seattle, WA 98174-1099
Phone: 206-607-1600
TDD: 800-877-8339
E-mail: OCR.Seattle@ed.gov
Website: How to File a Discrimination Complaint

For employment discrimination, employees and applicants for employment may file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at the below addresses within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Federal Office Building
909 First Avenue
Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104-1061 
Phone: 800-669-4000
Fax: 206-220-6911
TTY: 800-669-6820
Website: Filing a Charge of Discrimination

For educational discrimination, individuals may file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Justice

U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Educational Opportunities Section, PHB
Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: 202-514-4092 or 1-877-292-3804 (toll-free)
Fax: 202-514-8337
E-mail: education@usdoj.gov
Website: Contact the Civil Rights Division

For employment or educational discrimination, individuals may file a complaint with the State of Alaska:

Alaska State Human Rights Commission
800 A Street, Suite 204
Anchorage, AK 99501-3669
Anchorage Area: 907-274-4692
Anchorage Area TTY/TDD: 907-276-3177
Toll-Free Complaint Hot Line (in-state only): 800-478-4692
TTY/TDD Toll-Free Complaint Hot Line (in-state only): 800-478-3177
Website: Alaska State Commission for Human Rights

For discrimination related to a Department of Labor funded grant, individuals may file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Labor within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act.

U.S. Department of Labor
ATTENTION: Office of External Enforcement
Director, Civil Rights Center
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Room N-4123
Washington, DC 20210
Fax: 202-693-6505, ATTENTION: Office of External Enforcement (limit of 15 pages)
E-mail: CRCExternalComplaints@dol.gov
Website: How to File a Complaint

For discrimination related to a National Science Foundation funded grant, individuals may file a complaint with the National Science Foundation within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act.

National Science Foundation
Complaints Adjudication & Compliance Manager
Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI)
4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 255
Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703-292-8020
E-mail: tsisley@nsf.gov
Website: Office of Civil Rights 

For employment discrimination, employees and applicants for employment may file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at the below addresses within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act.
 

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
350 The Embarcadero Suite 500
San Francisco, CA  94105-1260
Telephone: 800-669-4000
Website: Filing a Charge of Discrimination with EEO

For educational discrimination, individuals may file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Justice.
 

U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Educational Opportunities Section, PHB
Washington, D.C.  20530
Telephone: 202-514-4092 or 1-877-292-3804 (toll-free)
Fax: 202-514-8337
Email: education@usdoj.gov
Website: Contact the Civil Right Division