Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment Policy

The following policy statement reflects J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College’s commitment to equal opportunity in education and in employment.

No person shall be denied employment, excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any program, activity or employment on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, belief, national origin, or age.

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College complies with non-discrimination regulations under Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits violations of the rights of the disabled; Title IX, Section 106.8, which prohibits sexual harassment; Title VI, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color or national origin on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Any person who believes himself or herself to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by the Titles or Acts or Regulations as identified above, may contact:

Title IX Coordinators

Melonie Gurley (Employees)
Human Resource Coordinator
Building 500
3421 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35811
Phone: 256-551-3117
Email: melonie.gurley@drakestate.edu

Adrienne Matthews (Students)
Student Success Specialist
Library
3421 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35811
Phone: 256-551-7264
Email:adrienne.matthews@drakestate.edu

Harassment Policy

Drake State is committed to providing employment and educational environment free of harassment in any form. Employees shall adhere to the highest ethical standards and professionalism and refrain from any form of harassment. Both employees and students shall strive to promote an environment that fosters personal integrity where the worth and dignity of each human being is respected. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment shall not be tolerated.

Please click here for the Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures.