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
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
08.01.01.F1 Civil Rights Compliance – Texas A&M Forest Service
08.01.01.A0.01 Reasonable Workplace Accommodations – Texas A&M AgriLife Research
08.01.01.X0.01 Reasonable Workplace Accommodations – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
08.01.01.V0.01 Reasonable Workplace Accommodations – Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
10.10 Reasonable Workplace Accommodations – Texas A&M Forest Service