Arkansas Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in any of its practices, policies, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, employment, admissions, educational services, programs or activities which it operates, or financial aid.Arkansas Tech University complies with all applicable state and federal laws including, but not limited to, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974, Age Discrimination Act, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991.
Responsibility for implementation and compliance with this Nondiscrimination Policy has been delegated to Melissa Riffle, Director of Human Resources, AA/EEO Officer who can be reached by emailing mriffle@atu.edu or calling (479) 964-0583 ext. 2200. The Nondiscrimination Policy is housed in the University's Equal Opportunity, Harassment (Sexual Misconduct), and Nondiscrimination Policy.
If you have questions about the Nondiscrimination Policy or to report an act of discrimination
you have witnessed and/or been a victim of, including discrimination based on color,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran
status, genetic information, or disability, please contact:
Melissa Riffle
Director of Human Resources and AA/EEO Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Brown Hall, Suite 434
(479) 964-0583 ext. 2200
mriffle@atu.edu
To report any education discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, etc.,
request information on civil rights compliance programs, procedures for filing discrimination
complaints, or access to civil rights regulator and policy documents.
1-800-421-3481
