About Us

Equity and Title IX

900 Innovation Drive - Suite 500 Rolla, MO 65409
Phone: (573) 341-7734
 Fax: (573) 341-4244
Email: equity@mst.edu

Operating Hours

Monday:8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday:8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday:8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday:8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday:8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Equity and Title IX staff
Paul Hirtz

Director, Office of Equity & Title IX
Equity Officer and Title IX Coordinator

573-341-7734 | hirtz@mst.edu |

Technology Development Center, Suite 500

Responsibilities
  • Supervises equity resolution processes
  • Liaison with UM System and General Counsel for matters of equity compliance
  • Coordinates with department partners
  • Coordinates with Office of Civil Rights, Department of  Education
Sammatha Yelton

Assistant Director, Office of Equity & Title IX
ADA Coordinator

573-341-7734 | sammatha@mst.edu |

Technology Development Center, Suite 500

Responsibilities
  • Deputy Title IX Coordinator 
  • Equity Officer Designee
  • Processes ADA requests
  • Conducts intakes of reports of discrimination and harassment
  • Conducts equity investigations
  • Facilitates the resolution process
  • UCARE Committee Representative
Alexandrea Alexander

Equity Investigator

573-341-7734 | alexandrea.alexander@mst.edu |

Technology Development Center, Suite 500

Responsibilities
  • Conducts intakes of reports of discrimination and harassment
  • Conducts equity investigations
  • Coordinates supportive measures and resources
  • Facilitates the resolution process 
  • Coordinates department outreach
Rebeca Negron-Umpierre

Equity Investigator

573-341-7734 | r.negron-umpierre@mst.edu |

Technology Development Center, Suite 500

Responsibilities
  • Conducts intakes of reports of discrimination and harassment
  • Conducts equity investigations
  • Coordinates supportive measures and resources
  • Facilitates the resolution process
  •  Athletics Committee Representative