UAB is dedicated to providing a community where everyone feels secure and welcome. We strictly prohibit discrimination based on race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. UAB does not tolerate harassment of any kind, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. We uphold all federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, the federal law that requires all entities receiving federal government funds and financial assistance to prohibit sex discrimination in their programs and activities. This comprehensive law prohibits sexual harassment and sexual discrimination; termination, discrimination, or failure to promote or admit based on pregnancy; and discrimination in athletic opportunities.
The Office for Institutional Equity helps ensure an environment free of harassment and discrimination by coordinating, collaborating and implementing UAB policies related to discrimination and harassment.
EO and Discriminatory Harassment Policy
UAB is committed to equal opportunity in education and employment and the maintenance and promotion of nondiscrimination and prevention of discriminatory harassment in all aspects of education, recruitment, and employment of individuals throughout the university.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
UAB recognizes the importance of supporting faculty and staff as they balance career, home life and personal responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Title IX
UAB’s Division of Student Affairs oversees the University’s compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Office works to ensure that University policies and programs foster a campus community free of discrimination, harassment, exploitation, violence, and stalking.
Student Conduct
Student Conduct is responsible for upholding the integrity and purpose of the university through the fair and consistent application of policies and procedures to students’ behavior to ensure a community that respects the dignity and right of all persons to reach their highest potential.
AWARE - Disability Resources and Services (Faculty & Staff)
The AWARE program at UAB partners with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) to provide disability-management services to employee’s when their job is affected by a physical, mental, or emotional impairment. The program is committed to providing a university experience that facilitates equal access and opportunity to all employees.
Disability Resources and Services (Students)
UAB’s Disability Support Services provides an accessible university experience, creating a campus where individuals with disabilities have equal access to programs, activities, and opportunities by identifying and removing barriers, providing individualized services, and facilitating accommodations.
Veteran Recruitment and Student Services
UAB’s Veteran Recruitment and Student Services actively seeks to assist veterans, service members, dependents, and survivors in capitalizing on military educational benefits and promote successful transition into an academic setting.
Safezone
As a resource of UAB’s Alliance for LGBTQ Equality, SafeZONE seeks to advocate for LGBTQ equality and foster an environment where gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and straight students and employees are free to thrive on an academic, professional, and personal level within a community that is based on respect and dignity.
File a Report
The Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is responsible for assessing complaints of discrimination, discriminatory harassment or retaliation based on a protected class status covered by law or UAB policy.