Understanding Title IX Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities. Sex-based discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. The law covers sex-based discrimination against students, faculty and staff. The University is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex. The University of Alabama in Huntsville provides many resources to students, faculty and staff to address concerns relating to discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes sexual misconduct. To ensure compliance with Title IX, The University of Alabama in Huntsville has appointed a University Title IX Coordinator as well as deputy coordinators for key populations. You may contact the coordinators below with any questions regarding Title IX, as well as concerns and complaints of non-compliance. UAH Title IX Team Laterrica K. Shelton Title IX Coordinator Director of Compliance SSB 300F 256.824.6899 lks0020@uah.edu Laurel Long Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees & Third Parties Associate Vice President for Human Resources SKH 116 256.824.2285 laurel.long@uah.edu Scott Royce Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students Director of Housing & Residence Life CGV 118 256.824.2705 scott.royce@uah.edu Other Resources Full Sexual Misconduct Policy UAH Student Handbook Notice of Rights Discrimination Complaint / Grievance Procedure