Affirmative Action and Non-Discrimination in Employment and Student Relations
403.01 Affirmative Action and Non-Discrimination in Employment and Student Relations
Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination (including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 540 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the CROWN Act of 2023) in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability shall be discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violations of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Copies of the Affirmative Action document are available in the Human Resources Office or by contacting the Dean of Student Services. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources/Affirmative Action Officer.
Revised:
- 02-12-1979
- 03-23-1987
- 08-26-1991
- 08-23-1993
- 01-26-1998
- 04-25-2005
- 09-27-2007
- 09-23-2024
Cabinet Reviewed:
- 04-02-2024