Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

The following policy reflects Drake State’s commitment to equal opportunities in education and employment:

No person shall be denied employment, excluded from partaking in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any program, activity, or employment on the basis of gender, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, age or ethnic group.

Drake State complies with nondiscriminatory regulations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX Educational Amendment of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex; Title IX, Section 106.8 , which prohibits sexual harassment; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits violations of the rights of the disabled; and Title VI, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, covering policies for public accommodations for disabled individuals.

Individuals or any class of individuals who believe that they have been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Titles II, VI, VII, IX, and Section 504 (ADA), may contact the college’s Title IX Coordinators.

Melonie Gurley (employees)

Human Resource Coordinator

Building 500

3421 Meridian St. N

Huntsville, AL 35811

256-551-3129

melonie.gurley@drakestate.edu

Adrienne Matthews (students)

Student Success Specialist/ ADA

Library, 1st Floor

3421 Meridian St N.

Huntsville, AL 35811

(256) 551-7264

adrienne.matthews@drakestate.edu