Civil Rights Guidance
As a Land Grant University that receives financial support from the USDA through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), MSU Extension is required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Filing a Civil Rights Complaint
Michigan State University prohibits discrimination in its programs based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. See the University’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.
Any person who believes that they have been discriminated against on one of these bases within a USDA funded program may file a written complaint with the Director of Extension, Michigan State University Extension, Justin Morrill Hall of Agriculture, 446 W. Circle Dr., Room 409, East Lansing, MI 48824 or by email at msuedir@msu.edu.
To file a program discrimination complaint through USDA, a complainant should complete a Form AD 3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF, 462 KB), which can be obtained online, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 (PDF, 462 KB) form or letter must be submitted to USDA by mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442
email: program.intake@usda.gov
For additional information, view the document "HOW TO FILE A CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT"
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