Welcome to the Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability


Mission and goals

The focus of the Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability is preserving individual rights, ensuring compliance with policy and law, and fostering accountability. Our overall goal is to provide a respectful, diverse and inclusive university environment. ORCA will serve as a single point of contact for matters involving Title IX, discrimination, student behavioral intervention, crisis management and our Student CARE Team.

 


Reporting

 


Staff

ORCA is dedicated and committed to providing quality service and care to the university community. The following are teams within ORCA that will provide specialized assistance to our stakeholders. 

Kaydee Van Flein

Kaydee Van Flein

Director and Chief Student Conduct Officer

3rd floor, Constitution Hall

UAF's ADA/504 coordinator is responsible for monitoring compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as state civil rights requirements regarding discrimination and harassment based on disability. The 504 coordinator oversees UAF and the UA system’s prevention and education efforts; implements the institution's complaint procedures; responds to reports and complaints; conducts inquiries and investigations; identifies and addresses patterns; and assesses effects on the campus climate so UAF can address issues that affect the wider campus community. To report an incident, you can contact the coordinator directly or submit a discrimination report online.
UAF's Title IX coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating efforts to comply with and carry out UA's responsibilities under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in all the operations of UA, as well as retaliation for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Title IX. The Title IX coordinator oversees UAF and the UA system's prevention and education efforts; responds to reports and complaints; conducts inquiries and investigations; identifies and addresses patterns; and assesses effects on the campus climate so UAF can address issues that affect the wider campus community. To report an incident, you can contact the coordinator directly or submit a Title IX report online.
Heidi Thompson

Heidi Thompson

Report and Information Support Specialist

Emily Kennedy

Emily Kennedy

Office Manager

Our Student CARE Team will respond to reports of students' well-being concerns (e.g., students facing health issues, unexpected emergencies, or life changes) – providing support and intervention to ensure students continue to feel safe, productive, and valued. This team regularly collaborates with staff, faculty, and is responsible for the UAF CARE Team.

Nicole Crenshaw

Nicole Crenshaw

Student CARE and Outreach Coordinator

3rd floor, Constitution Hall

Jaime Jones

Jaime Jones

Student CARE & Dual Enrollment Coordinator

3rd floor, Constitution Hall

Lena Krutikov

Lena Krutikov

Student CARE and Outreach Coordinator

3rd floor, Constitution Hall

 

Our Student Conduct Team will respond to reports of student misconduct (behavioral and academic) in a manner consistent with the Student Code of Conduct – ensuring accountability while maintaining necessary due process.  This team will assist faculty and staff in navigating student misconduct responses. When appropriate, this team will conduct administrative reviews to resolve allegations equitably and efficiently.

Corbin Sandgren

Corbin Sandgren

Intake Specialist and Student Conduct Administrator

3rd floor, Constitution Hall

 

Our Compliance Team will ensure university efforts are in line with the Board of Regents’ policy, state law, and federal law.  Areas of compliance efforts will include Title IX, Title VII, the Clery Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. This team will provide regular training for students, staff, and faculty so they feel adequately prepared to respond to compliance challenges.

Graeme Abraham

Graeme Abraham

Clery Compliance Coordinator and Student Conduct Administrator

3rd floor, Constitution Hall

Casey McMillan

Casey McMillan

DEIA Professional

Finally, our Investigation Team will respond to reports of potential violations of Board of Regents’ Policy Chapters 01.02 (Discrimination) and 01.04 (Sexual Harassment Under Title IX). This team will assess reports and ensure the appropriate offices and individuals are included in response efforts. When appropriate, this team will conduct administrative investigations, as detailed in policy and university regulation, to equitably resolve allegations in a timely manner.

Scott Davidson

Scott Davidson

Investigator

K. "Parker" Leland

K. "Parker" Leland

Investigator