DEI Policies and Procedures

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The College and its Board of Trustees (“Board”) are committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination and unlawful harassment based on sex, affectional or sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait (AHCBT), liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, creed, handicap, marital status, familial status, genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, refusal to provide genetic information, or nationality of that person or that person’s spouse, partners, members, officers, managers, superintendents, agents, employees, business associates, suppliers, or customers (collectively the “protected classifications”).

The College will not tolerate discrimination or unlawful harassment in admissions to, access to, treatment, or employment in all programs and activities for students and employees, as outlined under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (including language); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability; Title II of the Civil Rights Act on Public Accommodations, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities; Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age; and U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulation 6 C.F.R. Part 19, which prohibits discrimination based on religion in social service programs, including any federal, state, and county regulations and guidelines as may be amended from time to time. Acts or incidents of unlawful harassment should be promptly reported. To contact designated compliance officers, please refer to the information listed below.

Title IX Coordinator:
Yeurys Pujols, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Ed.D.
(201) 360-4628
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Section 504/Title II Facilities Coordinator:
Danielle Lopez, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Accessibility Services
(201) 360-5337
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The College will investigate all reports of unlawful harassment. Retaliation against anyone who takes action to oppose discrimination, files a report, grievance, or participates in the investigation of a grievance, is prohibited. Violation of this Policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination from employment or removal from campus. Those who violate this Policy also risk personal legal liability.

The Board delegates to the President the responsibility to develop procedures and guidelines for the implementation of this policy. The Office of Human Resources will ensure compliance with this policy in all personnel actions.

Accommodations Policy

Annual Public Notice (APN) of Nondiscrimination

Nondiscrimination Annual Public Notice for Career and Technical Education

Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy

Children on Campus Policy

Demonstration and Protest Policy

Employee Handbook

Flexible Work Arrangements Policy