3.8 Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Discriminatory Harassment The University of Alabama at Birmingham remains fully committed to equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, the prevention of unlawful harassment in employment, and providing an environment where everyone feels secure and welcome. UAB treats complaints of wrongful conduct seriously and investigates them promptly and thoroughly. Refer to the Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy and the Title IX Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence Policy. The Title IX policy has three associated procedures. - Procedures for the Resolution of Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Complaints apply to all members of the UAB community.
- Procedures for the Resolution of Title IX Sex Discrimination Complaints (non-harassment) Against Students apply if the respondent is a student.
- Procedures for the Resolution of Title IX Sex Discrimination Complaints (non-harassment) Against Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates apply for all other respondents, including faculty.
An individual who believes that they have been sexually assaulted or harassed by faculty should report the incident promptly to the Title IX Coordinator or other Responsible Reporting Official (see Title IX policy). For more information, see UAB Title IX website.
UAB is committed to nondiscrimination and employment of qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and state and local laws and ordinances. UAB provides reasonable employment-related accommodations through the AWARE Program to qualified individuals with known disabilities. Academic-related accommodations are managed through Disability and Support Services and includes guidance for faculty rights and responsibilities. |
