Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) 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.
FAMU 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
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
Revised: July 2022