It is the responsibility of every member of the University community to foster an environment free of Prohibited Conduct.

All members of the University community are encouraged to take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent or stop an act of Prohibited Conduct. The University will support and assist community members who take such actions. Prohibited Conduct includes but is not limited to,

• Sex Discrimination
• Sexual Harassment
  • Quid pro Quo; Hostile environment harassment; or specific offenses, such as incest, dating violence, domestic violence, non-consensual sexual contact, non-consensual sexual intercourse, sexual touching, sexual exploitation, stalking, or statutory rape.
• False allegations or statements relating to the Title IX process, and/or
• Retaliation

The University will respond promptly and effectively to Reports of Prohibited Conduct and will take appropriate action to prevent its occurrence, correct and address its effects, provide Supportive Measures, and, when warranted, issue discipline for violations of the Title IX Policy.

Title IX Prohibits Discrimination on The Basis of Pregnancy or Related Conditions

Discrimination on the basis of current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions is considered sex discrimination under this Policy. UAB will ensure that students and employees have access to lactation spaces and reasonable time to express breast milk or breastfeed as needed. For more information on UAB lactation spaces please visit Pregnancy & Title IX page.

What’s Covered

• Pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation;
• Medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation; or
• Recovery from pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, or related medical conditions.

Students

The Title IX Coordinator will work with students experiencing pregnancy or related conditions to prevent sex discrimination and to ensure that the student continues to have equal access to UAB’s education program or activity.

Employees

Employees who are pregnant or have related conditions are encouraged to contact their Human Resources representative to discuss accommodations for known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Learn more information about Support for Employees.

For additional information related to pregnancy or related conditions, please view Pregnancy & Title IX page.