Equal Employment Opportunity Policy - 63.01A
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Howard Community College is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to its faculty, staff, and employment applicants through non-discrimination in its employment practices including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotional opportunities, compensation, discipline, and termination. The college complies with all applicable equal opportunity requirements and county, state, and federal laws regarding provision of equal employment opportunity.
No person shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, color, ancestry or national origin, age, political opinion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, occupation, source of income, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, familial status, or physical or mental disability of otherwise qualified individuals or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity or in any employment conditions or practices.
The president of the college oversees this policy including procedures to investigate and process complaints regarding alleged violations of this policy.
In addition, the college goes beyond avoiding overt discrimination and will help employees become aware of and to recognize more covert and subtle forms of discrimination and removes institutional barriers to equity.
Effective Date: 08/26/22
President's Office Use: CHRO/PRES