Policy Statement

Alabama State University (ASU) is an equal opportunity employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, creed, or color in any of its programs including, but not limited to, admission of students or employment. The university complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended. Information regarding Titles VI, VII and IX may be obtained from the director of personnel services at (334) 229-4267 and from the Vice President for Student Affairs at (334) 229-4241.

Alabama State University maintains, collects and compiles a system of information on its students in order to enhance university efficiency. However, the university fully complies with the Buckley Amendment of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Each student may, at any time, exercise his or her rights to inspect and review any and all official records, files and data directly related to him or her by initiating a request in writing with the custodian of the records desired. Disclosure of a student’s Social Security number is voluntary and not mandatory except in cases of employment dictated under Alabama Code [CAD147] [CAD147]509 (116)509(128C). When provided, Social Security numbers will be used to facilitate identification, particularly in cases where marriages and same surnames are involved. Students are issued ASU identification numbers. Detailed information on university policy explaining access to and release of student records is included in the student handbook. An inventory of those records is maintained by ASU offices in Montgomery; their location and cognizant officer are available in the Office of Student Affairs, located in the John Garrick Hardy Student Center, Suite C119.

Alabama State University is firmly committed to the principle of providing equal educational employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Our policies, programs and activities are designed to ensure that all facilities are made available to students and employees with disabilities in the most appropriate integrated setting. We are further committed to the identification and removal of any and all existing barriers that prevent disabled students and employees from enjoying any rights and privileges, advantages or opportunities enjoyed by non-handicapped persons. Questions that may arise regarding university compliance and/or requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to the Office of Disability Services, located in the John Garrick Hardy Student Center, Suite C158.

Alabama State University (ASU) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) to award bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist and doctorate degrees. Contact SACS at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga., 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Alabama State University.