Civil Rights Compliance

As a recipient of federal funds through several federal angencies such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Defence (DOD), the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Education (DoEd) among others, AAMU is required to act in compliance with the following major statutes and Departmental Regulations:

• • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 USC2000d.
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
  • The Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended.
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 19 USC 794.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 USC 12101 et. seq.
  • Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 USC 601 et. seq.
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, et seq.
  • Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, P.L. 100-259, as amended by the Civil
    Rights Restoration Act of 1991, P.L. 102-166.
  • USDA DR 4330-2, Nondiscrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving
    Federal Financial Assistance from USDA, datedMarch 3, 1999.
  • Other relevant Federal State and Local laws and regulations.

In compliance, AAMU is committed to an educational and work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.  Therefore, discrimination or harassment based on age, race, sex (which includes gender, gender identity, and gender expression), color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law will not be tolerated.  This applies to all employees, students, guests, vendors, and persons doing business with the University.

Civil Rights Coordinators

Lisa A. Spencer, SPHR Director, Office of Human Resources lisa.spencer@aamu.edu human.resources@aamu.edu 256-372-5835	James O. Bukenya, Ph.D., CCEP Director, Office of Research Compliance research.compliance@aamu.edu researchcompliance@aamu.edu 256-372-5729	Tanisha Smith Director, Disability Support Services tanisha.smith@aamu.edu disabilityservices@aamu.edu 256-372-4499
Title IX Coordinator	Title VI Coordinator	Americans with Disabilities Coordinator
Title IX Training Coordinator	Laguage Access Coordinator	Section 504 & 508 Coordinator
	REG Data Coordinator
	Civil Rights Training Coordinator

useful links

• Civil Rights General Training
• Civil Rights Refresher Training
• Title VI Policy
• Title VI Complaint Procedure
• Language Acess for LEP
• Title IX Policy
• Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
• Americans with Disability Policy
• CALNS Civil Rights Reference Manual
• REG Data Collection
• Public Notification
• Notification Letter Template