Policies & Procedures Manual

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Policy No: 105

Policy Contact: Vice President for Student Services

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

East Central Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or qualified disability. The College is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The Vice President for Instruction and the Vice President for Student Services have been designated as the administrators to receive and investigate complaints and carry out responsibilities in conformity with the afore-stated acts and their amendments. The following “long” and “short” policy statements shall be included, as appropriate, in college publications and in various advertisements and other public information releases that are made by the college: East Central Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or qualified disability in its educational programs and activities, employment practices, or admissions processes. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of East Central Community College: Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI, ADEA, and Title IX are coordinated by Dr. Teresa Mackey, Vice President for Instruction, Walter Arno Vincent Administration Building, Room 171, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6202, Fax: 601-635-4011, tmackey@eccc.edu. Inquiries regarding compliance with Section 504 and ADA are coordinated by Dr. Randall Lee, Vice President of Student Services, Eddie M. Smith Student Union, Room 201, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6375, Fax: 601-635-3247, rlee@eccc.edu. Long Statement

Short Statements

East Central Community College is an equal educational and employment opportunity provider. or EEO/Title VI/ADEA/ Title IX/Section 504/ADA Institution

General Guidelines

The long statement is recommended for use on all publications except when space is limited due to the size of the communication space. The following provides general guidelines on the use of the long and short non-discrimination statements

Short Statements

Long Statement

Publications

Recruitment Materials (small pieces such as mini-view books, financial aid brochures, program brochures, print ads, postcards, direct mail pieces, posters, etc.) Recruitment Materials (large materials such as large view books, etc.)

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