Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination, and Harassment
Discrimination and Harassment
American University of the Caribbean Notice of Nondiscrimination
American University of the Caribbean (AUC) is committed to providing an education conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual and to maintaining an academic environment free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or parental status, gender, or political affiliation in the admission to, access to, or treatment, or employment in any of its programs or activities. AUC will not tolerate, condone, or allow discrimination or harassment, whether engaged in by fellow students, faculty members or nonfaculty colleagues. This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and applicable provisions of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. Students who wish to file discrimination or harassment complaints against AUC should follow the Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure found in this handbook. Students who wish to file discrimination or harassment complaints against a fellow student should follow the Professional Conduct Procedure found in this handbook. Complaints of discrimination or harassment should be reported to:
Danica Myers
Director, Office of Equity and Access
Adtalem Global Education
500 West Monroe | 13th Floor | Chicago, IL 60661
872.250.0113 | equity@adtalem.com
Students and colleagues can also report instances of sexual harassment and other forms of sex or gender discrimination to Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. Kimberly Kirkland
Associate Dean, Student Affairs
American University of the Caribbean
880 SW 145th Ave | Suite 202 | Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
305.569.8848 | titleixcoordinator@aucmed.edu
Students and colleagues can also report instances of sexual harassment and other forms of sex or gender discrimination to the Federal Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. For matters involving Sexual Misconduct, refer to the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Complaint Resolution and Prevention Policy.
Reasonable Modifications & Accommodations for Religious Observances & Practices
AUC respects the right of all students to observe and practice their religious faiths. Questions regarding reasonable modifications of religious observances should be directed to an academic support advisor. A student who has a request or question regarding other potential religious accommodations regarding admission, attendance, vaccinations, attire and other requirements should contact the Office of Equity and Access at equity@adtalem.com. To review AUC’s Religious Accommodations Policy and Procedure, refer to the AUC Student Handbook at AUC Student Handbook (aucmed.edu).