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THE OFFICE OF Civil Rights and title ix
The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX (OCR9) promotes and supports a working and learning environment free from any form of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation. We focus on the needs of the University community through the incorporation of diversity, equity, and inclusion in programming and through training initiatives. OCR9 serves as the office of the ADA Coordinator and the Title IX Coordinator.
In furtherance of the University's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, OCR9 staff are responsible for the following activities:
- Assuring the University's compliance with equal opportunities and civil rights laws and related University policies and regulations.
- Investigating complaints of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation.
- Providing appropriate accommodations under the ADA for employees.
- Developing and monitoring the University's Affirmative Action Plan.
- Training the University community about their rights and responsibilities under applicable equal opportunity and civil rights laws and related University policies and regulations.
- Preparing the annual equity report for State of Florida.
The University is commited to responding promptly and constructively when it learns of possible discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or retaliation, preventing recurrence and provide effective remedies.
Location
Kenneth R. Williams Administration Building
777 Glades Road, Room 265
Boca Raton, Florida 33431-0991
Office Hours
Monday-Friday (8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.)
Contact Us
Phone: 561-297-3004
Fax: 561-297-2402
Florida Relay System: 800-955-8771
Our Team
Bobby Brown, J.D.
Executive Director and Title IX Coordinator
brownb@fau.edu
Ellie Hyppolite, M.S.
Assistant Director and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
ehyppolite@fau.edu
Briana Eubanks, J.D.
Civil Rights Investigator and Trainer
ADA Coordinator
eubanksb@fau.edu
Anastasia Tamali, Ph.D.
Civil Rights Investigator and Trainer
atamali@fau.edu
Irene Salvador
Compliance Services Manager
isalvador2014@fau.edu