Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

The Florida A&M University (F AMU or University) is committed, as evident in our policies, principles and practices, to an educational environment and equal opportunity workplace wherein each member of the University community is free from any form of harassment and discrimination. Therefore, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, genetic information, and veteran status, or any other legally protected group status (including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972), in accordance with state and federal laws. Discriminatory conduct in the form of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking, is also prohibited.

 

This commitment applies to all areas affecting students, employees, applicants for admission and employment, and to volunteers and guests doing business with or affiliating with the University or any of its employees, organizations, components, campuses, facilities, or events. It is also relevant to the University's selection of contractors and suppliers of goods and services.

 

F AMU also acknowledges its responsibility to cultivate a community in which diversity and inclusion is valued and opportunity is balanced. The following non-exclusive University regulations -University Regulation 10.103 Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures, and University Regulation University Regulation 1.022 Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Prohibition, and Formal Hearing Process, as well as Regulation 1.019, University Code of Conduct, communicate principles of workplace and educational equity, expectations of collegiality and respect, and the grievance process for behaviors that may be in violation of these regulations.

 

Latrecha K. Scott, Ph.D., Director of Equal Opportunity Programs/University Title IX Office is appointed to facilitate University-wide compliance and address complaints concerning these matters. Questions regarding the aforementioned should be directed to Dr. Scott at the address listed below.

Office of Equal Opportunity Programs
Florida A&M University
1700 Lee Hall Drive 
Suite 308, Foote-Hilyer Administration Center 
Tallahassee, FL 32301 
Office: (850) 599-3076; TDD (850) 561-2998

 

Signed:

Larry Robinson
Larry Robinson, Ph.D.
Florida A&M University