Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an equal education and employment institution. Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Section 3359-38-01(A)(2), it is the policy of this institution that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any individual in employment or in the institution’s programs or activities because of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a nursing mother, status as a foster parent, military status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. The University of Akron prohibits sexual harassment of any form in all aspects of employment and in its programs and activities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual and racial or ethnic orientation in employment and admissions.
This non-discrimination policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, employees and applicants for employment and applicants for admission to the University and its programs and activities. All judgments about admissions, education and personnel evaluations at the University of Akron will be based on merit, qualifications and performance and not on attributes unrelated to academic or job performance.
Protected class-based discrimination or harassment will not be tolerated.
Concerns of protected class-based discrimination or harassment will be addressed in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Section 3359-11-13.
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. Rosa Githiora, Associate Director, Inclusion & Equity/Title IX Coordinator, Leigh Hall 309B, 330-972-5462, rgithior@uakron.edu.
As Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Githiora is responsible for overseeing the University’s Title IX process and coordinates the University’s efforts and responsibilities to ensure compliance with Title IX.
Inquiries may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), Cleveland Enforcement Office, 1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 325, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, Phone: (216) 522-4970, TTY/TDD: (800) 877-8339, Fax: (216) 522-2573, E-mail: OCR.Cleveland@ed.gov.
Title IX Reports or Complaints may be made to the appropriate Deputy Title IX Coordinator as follows:
| CONCERN | DEPUTY TITLE IX CONTACT |
|---|---|
| Reports involving students on the main campus |
Deputy Title IX Coordinators for Students: Jacqueline Fausnight, Assistant Dean of Students Mike Strong, Associate VP & Dean of Students, The Deputy Title IX Coordinators for Students serve as the intake coordinators for all reports of gender-based discrimination and harassment involving students on the main campus. The Coordinators meet with both complainants and respondents and may offer and/or implement, as appropriate, supportive measures to the parties designed to restore or preserve equal access to the University’s program or activity, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the University’s education environment, or deter sexual harassment. The Coordinators also refer complaints to the appropriate office for investigation. |
| Reports involving the regional campuses, including the Wayne Campus | Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Regional Campuses Gordon Holly, Assistant Dean of Student Success Wayne Campus, Boyer HPE Building, Room E242 (330) 972-8740 gholly@uakron.edu Mr. Holly meets with both complainants and respondents from the University regional campuses, including Wayne Campus. Mr. Holly may offer and/or implement, as appropriate, supportive measures to the parties designed to restore or preserve equal access to the University’s program or activity, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the University’s education environment, or deter sexual harassment. Mr. Holly also refers complaints to the appropriate office for investigation. |
| Reports involving student athletes | Deputy Title IX Coordinators for Athletics Jacklin Wallgren, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Institutional Services Infocision Stadium 269 (330) 972-5512 jwallgren@uakron.edu Ms. Wallgren coordinates support for student athlete complainants and respondents. Ms. Wallgren also coordinates response to reports and complaints within the Department of Athletics. Ms. Wallgren may offer and/or implement, as appropriate, supportive measures to the parties designed to restore or preserve equal access to the University’s program or activity, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the University’s education environment, or deter sexual harassment. Ms. Wallgren also refers complaints to the appropriate office for investigation. |
| Reports involving employees and third-parties | Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees Emily Lenke, Director Employee and Labor Relations Administrative Services Building, Room 125E (330) 972-6195 emf22@uakron.edu Ms. Lenke meets with both complainants and respondents and may offer and/or implement, as appropriate, supportive measures to the parties designed to restore or preserve equal access to the University’s program or activity, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the University’s education environment, or deter sexual harassment. Ms. Lenke also refers complaints to the appropriate office for investigation. |
To ensure ease of access and availability to submit a report at any time and from any location with access to the internet, reports can be submitted online through the University’s Title IX website: https://www.uakron.edu/title-ix/report/.
Inquiries regarding class-based discrimination or harassment involving other laws falling outside of Title IX may be referred to:
Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
University of Akron
The Administrative Services Building
185 East Mill Street Room 138
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 972-7300 | Phone
(330) 972-5816 | Fax
EEOcompliance@uakron.edu
EEO/AA Contacts:
Tami Hannon, Director EEO/AA
tlz2@uakron.edu
Kelsea Homer, EEO/AA Specialist
kld67@uakron.edu