{"id":2,"date":"2024-04-01T18:11:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T18:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/discrimination\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-05-21T02:38:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T02:38:28","slug":"index","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/discrimination\/","title":{"rendered":"Discrimination or Harassment Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In promoting a safe and positive learning and working environment, MTSU strives to ensure that the rights of all members of its campus community are respected.&nbsp;Should any member of the campus community experience or witness an incident of discrimination, harassment or unfair treatment, MTSU encourages members of its campus community to file the appropriate complaint so that the university can properly address and remedy the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MTSU makes available a variety of resources and avenues for reporting incidents and submitting formal complaints. Federal and state laws, as well as MTSU institutional policies, strictly prohibit anyone from retaliating against individuals because they complained about discrimination or harassment, or requested an accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcomplaints-involving-discrimination-harassment-or-bias\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecomplaints-involving-discrimination-harassment-or-bias\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecomplaints-involving-discrimination-harassment-or-bias\">Complaints Involving Discrimination, Harassment, or Bias<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecomplaints-involving-discrimination-harassment-or-bias\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcomplaints-involving-discrimination-harassment-or-bias\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>For those wishing to file a complaint&nbsp;<strong>against university faculty, staff or visitors&nbsp;<\/strong>for discrimination or harassment (including disability, sexual, racial or other forms of discrimination and harassment or sexual assault):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Office:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/crc.mtsu.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/crc.mtsu.edu\/\">Office of Civil Rights Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact: Christy Sigler, Assistant to the President-Office of Civil Rights Compliance; <a href=\"mailto:Christy.Sigler@mtsu.edu\">Christy.Sigler@mtsu.edu<\/a> or (615) 904-8054<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If an emergency, please dial 911.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University Police Department&nbsp;non-emergency line is: (615) 898-2424.<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For those wishing to file a complaint&nbsp;<strong>against a student&nbsp;<\/strong>for discrimination or harassment (including sexual, racial or other forms of discrimination and harassment or sexual assault*):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/student-conduct\/index.php\">Office: Student Conduct<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact: Tamika Mitchell, Specialist;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:laura.lightsy@mtsu.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:Tamika.Mitchell@mtsu.edu\">Tamika.Mitchell@mtsu.edu<\/a>\u00a0or (615) 494-8815<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If an emergency, please dial 911. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University Police Department&nbsp;non-emergency line is: (615) 898-2424.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcomplaints-involving-equal-opportunity-and-affirmative-action-in-employment-practices\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecomplaints-involving-equal-opportunity-and-affirmative-action-in-employment-practices\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecomplaints-involving-equal-opportunity-and-affirmative-action-in-employment-practices\">Complaints Involving Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in Employment Practices<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecomplaints-involving-equal-opportunity-and-affirmative-action-in-employment-practices\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcomplaints-involving-equal-opportunity-and-affirmative-action-in-employment-practices\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>For those wishing to file a complaint&nbsp;<strong>against a university employee&nbsp;<\/strong>concerning&nbsp;employment practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Office:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/hrs\/employment\/eoaa.php\">Office of Civil Rights Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact: Christy Sigler, Assistant to the President-Office of Civil Rights Compliance;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Christy.Sigler@mtsu.edu?subject=\">Christy.Sigler@mtsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or (615)&nbsp;904-8054<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcomplaints-against-students-and-employees-in-athletics\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecomplaints-against-students-and-employees-in-athletics\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecomplaints-against-students-and-employees-in-athletics\">Complaints Against Students and Employees in Athletics<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecomplaints-against-students-and-employees-in-athletics\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcomplaints-against-students-and-employees-in-athletics\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>For those wishing to file complaints&nbsp;<strong>against an MTSU student-athlete, coach or athletics administrator&nbsp;<\/strong>involving harassment or discrimination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Contact:&nbsp; You may contact the appropriate individuals listed&nbsp;under \u201cComplaints Involving Discrimination, Harassment or Bias\u201d or you&nbsp;may contact Diane Turnham,&nbsp;Associate Athletics Director\/ Senior Women\u2019s Administrator, by email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:diane.turnham@mtsu.edu\">diane.turnham@mtsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;phone at (615) 898-2450, who will facilitate the handling of the complaint with the appropriate office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/titleix\/\">Title IX<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingdisability-accommodations\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandabledisability-accommodations\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandabledisability-accommodations\">Disability Accommodations<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandabledisability-accommodations\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingdisability-accommodations\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Two laws govern the rights of persons with disabilities:&nbsp; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (as amended, 2008).&nbsp; They prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities and require reasonable accommodations for those who request them.&nbsp; For those requiring accommodations for disabilities, MTSU offers a wide variety of services for students, faculty, staff and visitors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinginformation-for-students-requesting-accommodations\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableinformation-for-students-requesting-accommodations\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableinformation-for-students-requesting-accommodations\">Information for Students Requesting Accommodations<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableinformation-for-students-requesting-accommodations\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinginformation-for-students-requesting-accommodations\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Services are available to all currently enrolled students who have a documented disability that substantially limits them in one or more of life\u2019s major activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dac.mtsu.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dac.mtsu.edu\/\">Disability and Access Center<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/ada\/contacts\/\">ADA Contacts<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dac.mtsu.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dac.mtsu.edu\/\">Disability and Access Center Forms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office: Disability and Access Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact: Kevin States, Director, (615) 898-2783<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinginformation-for-faculty-and-staff-requesting-accommodations\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableinformation-for-faculty-and-staff-requesting-accommodations\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableinformation-for-faculty-and-staff-requesting-accommodations\">Information for Faculty and Staff Requesting Accommodations<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableinformation-for-faculty-and-staff-requesting-accommodations\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinginformation-for-faculty-and-staff-requesting-accommodations\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Requests for reasonable accommodation from faculty and staff, including access related to employment, are handled by MTSU\u2019s Human Resource Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Office: Human Resource Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact: Lance Alexis, Director of ADA Compliance, Office of Civil Rights Compliance; (615) 898-904-8447<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/ada\/facstaff\/\">Accommodating Faculty &amp; Staff with Disabilities<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dac.mtsu.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dac.mtsu.edu\/\">Disability and Access Center Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinginformation-for-visitors-requesting-accommodations\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableinformation-for-visitors-requesting-accommodations\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableinformation-for-visitors-requesting-accommodations\">Information for Visitors Requesting Accommodations<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableinformation-for-visitors-requesting-accommodations\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinginformation-for-visitors-requesting-accommodations\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Requests for reasonable accommodation from individuals outside of the institution, including access during events, are handled by MTSU\u2019s ADA Campus Coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Contact: Lance Alexis, Director of ADA Compliance; (615) 898-2185<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/ada\/contacts\/\">Contacts for Complaints of Discrimination and Requests for Reasonable Accommodation by Individuals with Disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingother-resources\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableother-resources\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableother-resources\">Other Resources<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableother-resources\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingother-resources\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>MTSU Police Department<br><\/strong>Non-emergency line: (615) 898-2424<br>Emergencies: 911&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MTSU Counseling Services<br><\/strong>(615) 898-2670&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MTSU Student Health Services<br><\/strong>(615) 898-2988&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MTSU Student Affairs<br><\/strong>(615) 898-2440<br>E-mail:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:stuaff@mtsu.edu?subject=Email%20from%20MTSU%20Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stuaff@mtsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program<br><\/strong>(615) 494-9881<br>24-hour Crisis Line: (615) 494-9262&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Murfreesboro Crisis Intervention<br><\/strong>(615) 244-7444<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In promoting a safe and positive learning and working environment, MTSU strives to ensure that the rights of all members of its campus community are respected.&nbsp;Should any member of the campus community experience or witness an incident of discrimination, harassment or unfair treatment, MTSU encourages members of its campus community to file the appropriate complaint [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-bannernosidebar.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/discrimination\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/discrimination\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/discrimination\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/discrimination\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/discrimination\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/discrimination\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/discrimination\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/51"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/discrimination\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}