Nondiscrimination Statement and Title IX Compliance
Notice of Nondiscrimination
(BOR Policy & Regulation 01.02.020)
It is the policy of the board that, in accordance with federal and state law, illegal discrimination against any individual because 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 is prohibited. Decisions affecting individuals shall be based on the individual's qualifications, abilities and performance, as appropriate.
University of Alaska Anchorage is committed to sustaining an environment of respect and support for all of our community members. An important part of that mission is ensuring that UAA’s campus is free of discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender-based discrimination. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and certain other state and federal laws prohibited discrimination that is based on sex in employment, educational programs, and university sponsored events.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex (gender) of employees and students of educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX’s prohibition of sex discrimination includes prohibition of sexual harassment as well as sexual and relationship violence. Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature and can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, including rape and sexual assault.
The University of Alaska Anchorage does not tolerate sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual violence of any kind. This prohibition and the application of Title IX is further explained in the University’s Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination Policy 01.04. To ensure compliance with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws, the University has designated Sara Childress as the University's Title IX Coordinator. She is charged with monitoring compliance with Title IX and ensuring that reports of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence are investigated and addressed by the University.
Any student, faculty, or staff member with questions or concerns about the applicable University policies or who believes that they have been the victim of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual violence is encouraged to contact, Sara Childress, the Title IX Coordinator.
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the Higher Education Act of 1965
- Report Online
The information you submit will be directly sent to the UAA Office of Equity and Compliance.
- Report to the PWSC Title IX Liaison
If you are looking for support relating to discrimination, Title IX, or other misconduct that occurred on our campus, please feel free to contact the Prince William Sound College Title IX Liaison:
Shannon Stites, Assistant Director, Student Affairs / Title IX Liaison
Office Phone: 907-834-1632
Email: smstites@alaska.edu
- Report by EmailYou can file a report by sending an email to uaa_titleix@alaska.edu and describing the incident, including the date and names of people involved.
Guiding Policies
The University of Alaska is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable campus community. Our policies reaffirm our pledge to provide equal opportunity. We prohibit discrimination, bias-motivated violence, sex-based violence, and retaliation.
Distribution and Use of the 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 martial status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
For more information about the required use of the Notice of Nondiscrimination statement please refer to the University of Alaska Nondiscrimination page. Please contact the office of Equity and Compliance with any questions.
Prohibited Conduct Related Policies
Nondiscrimination Policy (BOR 01.02)
Sexual and Gender Based Discrimination (BOR 01.04)
Consensual Sexual Relations Policy (BOR 04.02.024)
Retaliation (BOR P01.04.130; BOR P09.01.090)
Resolution for Sex and Gender Based Discrimination (BOR 01.04.080-110)
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/
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Department of Equity and Compliance
1760 Tanana Loop, 355 Duckering Building, Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907-474-7300
Email: uaf-deo@alaska.edu
Website: https://www.uaf.edu/equity
University of Alaska Southeast
UAS Title IX Coordinator
11066 Auke Lake Way, Hendrickson Building 202, Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-796-6371
Email: uas.titleix@alaska.edu
http://www.uas.alaska.edu/titleix
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
Phone: 907-786-0818
Email: 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
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
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: 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: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/external
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.