Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin 2021-2022 - Volume VI - Page ii-iii - Non-discrimination and policies

Sep 4, 2026

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2021-2022 Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin outlines the university’s nondiscriminatory commitment and equal access to educational programs. It describes FERPA limits on the disclosure of educational records, including directory information release procedures and student opt-out timing. The bulletin also covers disability compliance contacts under Section 504 and ADA, explains how the bulletin is used, and states that its provisions do not form a contract. Accreditation, institutional memberships, veteran training approval, and key university contact information are included.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages289

Reading Time12 h 8 min

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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

Equal Access to University Educational Programs

Disclosure of Educational Records (FERPA)

Directory Information Release

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Section 504

Use of This Bulletin

Accreditation and Institutional Recognition

Institutional Memberships

Training of Veterans

Contacting the University

2021-2022 HT BULLETIN WE ARE YOU WWW. HTU. EDU NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY Huston-Tillotson University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion or disability, consistent with the Assurance of Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Executive Order 11246, as issued and amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; and Section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. EQUAL ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS The University provides equal access to all educational programs to every qualified student without regard to educationally-unrelated disabilities. Huston-Tillotson University will provide reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids and services determined on a case-by-case basis. DISCLOSURE OF EDUCATIONAL RECORDS Information protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 may not be made available to any person without the written authorization of the student except in the following cases: to other school officials, to officials of other schools in which the student intends to enroll, and other persons and agencies identified by the statute. Under FERPA, internal employees may be given access to students’ information based upon having a legitimate educational interest. The release of information to the public without the consent of the student will be limited to the categories of information that have been designated by the University as directory information. Directory information includes information such as name, current and permanent address, telephone and e-mail listings, date and place of birth, sex, marital status, country of citizenship, semester hour load, classification, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and eligibility for and participation in officially recognized activities. Upon request, directory information may be released to the public unless the student makes a written request by the twelfth class day of the semester to have directory information withheld. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) SECTION 504 For compliance with disability nondiscriminatory requirements or if this information is needed in an alternative format, contact Huston-Tillotson University’s Coordinator of Disability Services [at 512.505.3046 or ](at 512.505.3046 or disabilityservices@htu.edu)[disabilityservices@htu.edu](at 512.505.3046 or disabilityservices@htu.edu). USE OF THIS BULLETIN The provisions of this Bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between Huston-Tillotson University and any applicant, student, student’s family, or faculty or staff members. The University reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, change fees, tuition, rules, calendar, curriculum, degree programs, degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any other requirements affecting the academic progress of the students. Changes will become effective at the time so determined, and the changes will apply to Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin 2021-2022: Volume VI – Page ii both prospective students and those already enrolled. This Bulletin is not intended to, nor does it, contain all regulations that relate to students. The University reserves the right to correct errors that may have occurred in the printing of this document. Any comments or questions regarding the Bulletin should be directed to the Director of Records and Registration. ACCREDITATION Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate and masters degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Huston-Ti

FAQs

What nondiscrimination protections does Huston-Tillotson University state for 2021-2022?

The bulletin states the university complies with federal and state nondiscrimination laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability, among other protected categories.

How does the bulletin explain FERPA and access to students’ educational records?

It states protected information under FERPA may not be released without written authorization except for specified cases such as other school officials or agencies identified by the statute. It also explains how internal employees may access information for a legitimate educational interest.

What guidance is provided for disability nondiscrimination under ADA and Section 504?

The bulletin directs readers to contact the University’s Coordinator of Disability Services for compliance-related needs and for access in alternative formats when disability nondiscriminatory requirements apply.

Sep 4, 2026

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