Equal protection rights at the UAF Communication Department
UAF is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual. Learn more about UA’s notice of nondiscrimination.
The university’s complaint process
Board of Regents’ Policy and University Regulations outline the process faculty, staff and students may use to file informal and formal complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment.
Informal resolution process
The purpose of informal resolution is to resolve an issue at the lowest administrative level. This stage involves using mediation or other processes that allow the parties to resolve the issue. If the informal effort is unsuccessful or if informal resolution is inappropriate based on the egregious nature of the alleged behavior, the claimant may file a formal complaint with Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability or with Human Resources Office.
Formal resolution process:
The formal resolution process is an administrative remedy which requires an investigation and written findings. The statements of the complainant, respondent and witnesses become part of a written record which is used for administrative review and action as necessary. Formal complaints alleging discrimination or sexual harassment must be in writing and submitted to either the Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability or Human Resources.
Resources
Within the university
Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability
1692 Tok Lane
3rd floor, Constitution Hall
907-474-7300
uaf-deo@alaska.edu
UAF Human Resources
108 Administrative Services
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907-474-7700
Fax: 907-474-5859
Department of Student Affairs
514 Gruening Building
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907-474-7317
Fax: 907-474-7900
GI Human Resources
201G Elvey Building
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907-474-6010
Fax: 907-474-7395
Women's Center
(for referral to community crisis/assistance orgs.)
Phone: 907-474-6360
University Police
(for personal safety concerns)
Phone: 907-474-7721 or 911
Outside the university
Alaska State Commission for Human Rights
800 A Street, Suite 204;
Anchorage, AK 99501
Toll-free phone: 800-478-4692
TTY: 800-478-4692
(for filing employment related complaints)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Federal Office Building
909 First Ave., Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104-1061
Toll-free phone: 800-669-4000
(for filing employment related complaints)
Office of Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
915 Second Ave., Room 3310
Seattle, WA 98174
Phone: 206-220-7900
TTY: 206-220-7907
(for filing external student related complaints)