Policy & Procedures

E-219.1 Nondiscrimination

Authority Executive Director of Human Resources/CHRO
Effective Date September 1, 2021
Revision Date
Reviewed Date
Related Policies
Related Forms, Policies, Procedures, Statute E-221.2 – Discrimination and Harassment Reporting
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
ADA Amendments Act of 2008
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975
Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race,
Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs
Wisconsin Fair Employment Act

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The College shall provide access to its services, classes (credit and noncredit), and programs without regard to sex or gender, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy and any other protected class established by applicable state, federal, or local law.

 

Insofar as practicable, the College shall offer opportunities for participation in athletics equally to male and female Students.

 

EMPLOYMENT

The College shall provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and Employees regardless of sex or gender, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy, and any other protected class established by applicable state, federal, or local law.

 

All employment decisions, including but not limited to hiring, assignment, transfer, promotion, evaluation, dismissal, and compensation for all position classifications shall be based on job-related criteria as well as be responsive to the College’s needs.

 

The College shall provide professional and staff development activities and training to promote cultural awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

 

Employees discriminating against other Employees, Students, or non-employees will be subject to corrective action under appropriate college employment procedures. Students discriminating against other Students, Employees, or non-employees will be subject to discipline under the applicable student code of conduct. The College will take necessary corrective action to remedy instances where discrimination is determined to have occurred. Reports of alleged acts of discrimination should be made in accordance with Procedure E-221.2 – Discrimination and Harassment Reporting.