Tuskegee University (the University) is committed to maintaining and strengthening a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. In compliance with federal and state law and University policy, the University does not tolerate gender-based discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence and sexual misconduct.
As a recipient of federal funds, Tuskegee University is required to comply with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (“Title IX”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities, admissions, and employment. Title IX states that:
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Questions regarding the application of Title IX may be referred to Tuskegee University’s Title IX Coordinator or to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
CARLEEN THOMPSON
Interim Title IX Coordinator
Tuskegee University
Kresge Center 101
1200 W. Montgomery Road
Tuskegee, AL 36088
Telephone: (334) 727-8428
Email: cthompson1@tuskegee.edu
ATLANTA OFFICE
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
61 Forsyth St. S.W., Suite 19T10
Atlanta, GA 30303-8927
Telephone: 404-974-9406
Fax: 404-974-9471; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR.Atlanta@ed.gov