Equal Opportunity Statement | Administrative Services

The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife.

Texas A&M AgriLife will strictly comply with all applicable legal requirements prohibiting discrimination, sexual harassment, and/or related retaliation against employees or the public in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, A&M System Policy 08.01 and Regulation 08.01.01.

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 (Section 504), and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA): Submit requests for accommodation of a disability through the most direct contact, such as a class instructor, program organizer, or employment supervisor.

Regarding all other inquiries or for reporting incidents regarding discrimination based on disability, contact:
Elizabeth Schwartz, Chief Human Resources Officer
elizabeth.schwartz@ag.tamu.edu | Phone: 979-314-5727

Regarding programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (Section 504 and ADAAA): Submit requests for accommodation of a disability through the most direct contact, such as a class instructor, program organizer, or employment supervisor. Texas A&M Extension Service Director’s Office, has been designated as an additional contact: Phone: 979-845-7968

Federal Agencies: Inquiries or complaints about discrimination also may be directed to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (1-800-669-4000) or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (1-800-421-3481).

Texas A&M System Hotline: Risk, Fraud, & Misconduct Hotline

Notice of Non-Discrimination

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

See additional information on And Justice for All Poster at Required Workplace Posters | Administrative Services

Language access resources for Limited English Proficiency:

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/equal-opportunity-civil-rights/language-access-services

Reporting Requirements under Texas Education Code, Section 51.253(c)

Title IX: Sex Discrimination and Harassment

System Policies and Agency Rules

08.01 Civil Rights Protections and Compliance

08.01.01 Civil Rights Compliance

08.01.01.A1 Civil Rights Compliance – Texas A&M AgriLife Research

08.01.01.X1 Civil Rights Compliance – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

08.01.01.V1 Civil Rights Compliance – Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory