Equity, Compliance and Title IX

Submit a Report

Reports to the Office of Equity and Compliance can be made in person, via phone, email, or online by submitting an incident report. When a report is made, our staff will reach out to the Complainant and provide the resources and information necessary to ensure safety and support. A Formal Investigation will only be initiated with consent of the Complainant or when the University believes necessary.

UAA Discrimination and Harassment Incident Report

Title IX - Sex/Gender Discrimination
Other Prohibited Discrimination
Accessibility & Accommodations

 

In Compliance with Title IX, the Office of Equity and Compliance receives reports of harassment and/or discrimination regarding students, faculty, staff, or campus visitors. By making a report, those experiencing harassment or discrimination will receive support and/or accommodations and are provided the information necessary regarding their rights and resources to be able to make an informed decision moving forward. Reporting to the Office of Equity and Compliance helps to facilitate a safe and healthy educational and work environment in which educational programs, employment, and activities are free of discrimination and harassment. The office administers and ensures compliance with Title IX and University policies, procedures, and programs on equal opportunity, discrimination, affirmative action, harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, and retaliation.

 

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    Title IX Turns 50!

    June 23rd, 2022, marked the 50th anniversary of Title IX being passed into law and helping create gender equality in sport. Before Title IX, women were overlooked in sports and were not nearly as supported as male athletes were. Title IX aimed to change this narrative and states that no one in the United States will be excluded from programs or denied the proper benefits for programs "on the basis of sex." 

    What happens when 37 words change everything? ESPN released "37 Words," a four-part ESPN docuseries from filmmakers Dawn Porter and Nicole Newnham. It tells the story of how the 37 words of Title IX transformed into a force that shaped American culture:

    "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

     

The Office of Equity and Compliance staff are available Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm. If you have questions, would like to make a report, or need assistance, you may contact any of our staff listed below. If outside of office hours and you are in need of immediate assistance, please call 911 or contact the University Police Department at 907-786-1120

Anchorage Campus
Phone: 907-786-0818
Address: 3190 Alumni Drive, SSB 352
Email: uaa_titleix@alaska.edu

Prince William Sound College
Phone: 907-834-1612
Email: smstites@alaska.edu

Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River
Phone: 907-262-0314
Email: scrinearson@alaska.edu

Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay
Phone: 907-235-1656
Email: rsbrewer@alaska.edu

Kodiak College
Phone: 907-486-1219
Email: sdchichenoff@alaska.edu

Mat-Su College
Phone: 907-746-9316
Email: rebecca.steffenson@alaska.edu

 

 

Notice of Nondiscrimination

(BOR Policy & Regulation 01.02.020)

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.

When implementing this commitment, the University is guided by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Civil Rights Act of 1991; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Executive Order 11246, and Executive Order 11375, as amended; Equal Pay Act of 1963; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990; the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008; Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; Pregnancy Discrimination Act; Immigration Reform & Control Act; Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other federal laws or Alaska Statutes which guarantee equal opportunity to individuals and protected classes within our society.

The University's commitment to nondiscrimination, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment.

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 of ensuring equal opportunity will be met by taking affirmative action: i.e., making intensified, goal-oriented efforts to substantially increase the participation of groups where their representation is less than proportionate to their availability; providing reasonable accommodations to employees and students with disabilities; and ensuring that employment opportunities are widely disseminated to agencies and organizations that serve underrepresented protected classes.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

University of Alaska Anchorage
Director, Office of Equity and Compliance
3190 Alumni Drive, Suite 352
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-786-0818
E-mail: uaa_titleix@alaska.edu
Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/about/equity-and-compliance/

 

  • Nondiscrimination statements for course syllabi/off-campus programs and research

    Suggested syllabi statement: 
    The University of Alaska is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution.  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, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. Contact information, applicable laws, and complaint procedures are included on UA's statement of nondiscrimination available at www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

    For more information, contact:
    [please select the contact information for your university]

    UAF Department of Equity and Compliance
    1760 Tanana Loop, 355 Duckering Building, Fairbanks, AK  99775
    Phone: 907-474-7300
    Email: uaf-deo@alaska.edu

    UAA Office of Equity and Compliance
    3890 University Lake Drive, Suite 106, Anchorage, AK 
    Phone: 907-786-0818
    Email: uaa_titleix@alaska.edu

    UAS Office of Equity and Compliance
    11066 Auke Lake Way, Hendrickson Building 202, Juneau, AK 99801
    Phone: 907-796-6371
    Email: uas.titleix@alaska.edu

     

    Additional syllabi statement for courses including off-campus programs and research activities:
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    University Sponsored Off-Campus Programs and Research Activities

    We want you to know that:

    1. UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
    2. Incidents can be reported to your university’s Equity and Compliance office (listed below) or online reporting portal. University of Alaska takes immediate, effective, and appropriate action to respond to reported acts of discrimination and harassment. 
    3. There are supportive measures available to individuals that may have experienced discrimination.
    4. University of Alaska’s Board of Regents’ Policy & University Regulations (UA BoR P&R) 01.02.020 Nondiscrimination and 01.04 Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination Under Title IX, go to:http://alaska.edu/bor/policy-regulations/.
    5. UA BoR P&R apply at all university owned or operated sites, university sanctioned events, clinical sites and during all academic or research related travel that are university sponsored.

      For further information on your rights and resources click here.
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    Notice of Nondiscrimination

    (BOR Policy & Regulation 01.02.020)

    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.

    When implementing this commitment, the University is guided by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Civil Rights Act of 1991; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Executive Order 11246, and Executive Order 11375, as amended; Equal Pay Act of 1963; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990; the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008; Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; Pregnancy Discrimination Act; Immigration Reform & Control Act; Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other federal laws or Alaska Statutes which guarantee equal opportunity to individuals and protected classes within our society.

    The University's commitment to nondiscrimination, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment.

    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 of ensuring equal opportunity will be met by taking affirmative action: i.e., making intensified, goal-oriented efforts to substantially increase the participation of groups where their representation is less than proportionate to their availability; providing reasonable accommodations to employees and students with disabilities; and ensuring that employment opportunities are widely disseminated to agencies and organizations that serve underrepresented protected classes.

    The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

    UAF Department of Equity and Compliance
    1760 Tanana Loop, 355 Duckering Building, Fairbanks, AK  99775
    Phone: 907-474-7300
    Email: uaf-deo@alaska.edu

    UAA Office of Equity and Compliance
    3890 University Lake Drive, Suite 106, Anchorage, AK 
    Phone: 907-786-0818
    Email: uaa_titleix@alaska.edu

    UAS Office of Equity and Compliance
    11066 Auke Lake Way, Hendrickson Building 202, Juneau, AK 99801
    Phone: 907-796-6371
    Email: uas.titleix@alaska.edu

    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, or both:

    UAA Title IX Coordinator
    3190 Alumni Drive, Suite 352
    Anchorage, AK 99508
    Phone: 907-786-0818
    E-Mail: uaa_titleix@alaska.edu
    Website: www.uaa.alaska.edu/about/equity-and-compliance/

    UAF Title IX Coordinator
    1692 Tok Lane, 3rd Floor Constitution Hall
    Fairbanks, AK 99775-6910
    Phone: 907-474-7300
    E-Mail: uaf-tix@alaska.edu 
    Website: http://www.uaf.edu/equity

    UAS Title IX Coordinator
    11066 Auke Lake Way
    Juneau, AK 99801
    Phone: 907-796-6371
    E-Mail: uas.titleix@alaska.edu
    Website: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/titleix

    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: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html

    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: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html

    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: www.eeoc.gov/employees/charge.cfm

    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: www.justice.gov/crt/how-file-complaint#three

    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: www.humanrights.alaska.gov

    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: www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/crc/index.htm

    For discrimination related to a National Science Foundation funded grant, individuals may file a complaint with the National Science Foundation within 90 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act on the basis of race, sex (including sexual harassment), color, national origin and disability.  Age discrimination complaints may be filed within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act.

    National Science Foundation
    NSF Awardee Compliance Manager
    Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI)
    2415 Eisenhower Avenue
    Alexandria, VA 22314
    Phone: 703-292-8020
    E-mail: ProgramComplaints@nsf.gov
    Website: www.nsf.gov/od/odi/

    UA’s grievance procedures and grievance process under Title IX, including how to report or file a formal complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how UA will respond are located in UA Board of Regents’ Policy and Regulation Chapter 01.04. This chapter defines prohibited behavior and details the administrative grievance procedures and grievance process for inquiries, investigations, hearings, and appeals which apply when prohibited behavior is alleged to have occurred.