To provide a positive student-athlete experience that fosters a culture of excellence in academics, athletics and community engagement.
To set the standard for a holistic student-athlete experience that produces champions in both athletics and academics, while elevating the University of North Florida.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. While embracing these concepts, including our obligations under federal, state and local law, UNF is equally committed to ensuring that educational and employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, admission, hiring, compensation and promotion, are based on the qualifications, skills and abilities of those desiring to work, study, and participate in our community.
To accomplish this intent, UNF shall not commit or permit discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status in employment for those authorized to work in the United States, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, AIDS/HIV status, sickle cell trait, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Similarly, UNF specifically prohibits sexual misconduct, including dating violence, domestic violence, non-consensual sexual contact, non-consensual sexual intercourse, sexual exploitation, stalking, and sexual harassment in compliance with Title IX. In addition, the University will not permit retaliation against any individual who complains of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, or who otherwise engages in protected activity.
The UNF President has delegated to the Office of Title IX and Civil Rights (OTCR) the authority and responsibility to receive, investigate, and, where appropriate, attempt to conciliate complaints, or investigate situations or conduct alleged to be in violation of the University’s Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity and Inclusion Regulation and Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Sexual Harassment. Accordingly, any member of the UNF community who believes that they have been subjected to discrimination, discriminatory harassment, retaliation, or sexual misconduct may seek guidance, counseling and/or file a complaint by contacting:
Tricia Buchholz
Director and Title IX Coordinator
Office of Title IX and Civil Rights University of North Florida
904-620-2513
