The ADA director serves The University of the South by assessing compliance with title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and The Fair Housing Act. The ADA Director works with campus partners and administrators to develop compliance plans for the domain. The ADA director also facilitates consultations about initial grievances regarding non-compliance with the above mentioned laws and regulations.
ADA STAFF:
Matt Brown
ADA Director
Office of EQUITY, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Matt has an extensive background in the areas of Disability Services, Human Development and learning, Counseling, ASD support, and LGBT advocacy. Matt’s experiences includes the following positions;
- Adjunct Professor of Human Services
- Advisor to Delta Alpha Pi - Disability Honors fraternity
- Disability Services Access Coordinator
- Higher Education Case Manager
- Director of Disability Service Office
- A leadership facilitator
- Masters trained in clinical mental counseling
- And as a private Neurodiversity Coach
Matt’s role is to promote accessibility across the University of the South by collaborating with the Senior Director of EEOT to set up policies and procedures and being an advocate for individuals with disabilities. Matt's role also includes educating the campus community and working with administrators to ensure accessibility is being considered at every opportunity.
Contact Matt Brown at:
O: EQB Annex, Office 102-B
P: 931-598-1896
E: ADA@sewanee.edu
Pronouns: He/His
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DR. SYLVIA GRAY
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EEOT
(EQUITY, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, & TITLE IX)
Dr. Gray has dedicated over fifteen years of her career to higher education administration and various other roles.
Gray’s experience is rooted in educating, training, storytelling, and engaging with a variety of populations. Gray holds a dual role as Sewanee’s Senior Director of Equity & Equal Opportunity and as the Title IX Coordinator. Her role includes overseeing compliance efforts within specific areas, collaborating with campus partners to achieve mutual interests, and advising the executive offices, faculty, staff, students, clergy, and the broader Sewanee community on issues that intersect with federal laws and guidelines that include: Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX (including the Clery Act, VAWA, and the Campus Save Act), FERPA and NCAA Guidelines. Gray also oversees the department of EEO, which includes compliance with federal law as it pertains to protected classes, such asADA. See more on Dr. Gray's role [HERE].
