Policy Statement:

Sinclair Community College is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices, educational programs and activities, and the many services it offers to the community. The college does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or students on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or disability.

Scope:

This policy applies to all employees, students, contractors and other designated affiliates of Sinclair Community College. Notice of this policy shall be posted and provided as required by law.

Provisions:

This policy statement shall be used as the official statement on non-discrimination whenever such a non-discrimination policy statement is required. Additionally, employment advertising for Sinclair Community College shall include the phrase: "an equal opportunity employer."

Responsibility:

Inquiries and complaints concerning this policy should be referred to the Equal Opportunity Officer who coordinates Title VI (discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin); Title IX (discrimination on the basis of sex); ADA (as amended) and Section 504 (discrimination on the basis of disability) and ADEA (discrimination on the basis of age).

Equal Opportunity Officer

Human Resources Office, Room 7340

Sinclair Community College

444 West Third Street

Dayton, OH 45402-1460

Phone: 937-512-2514

All employees shall be knowledgeable of the provisions of this policy and act accordingly.

This policy replaces all previous policies related to non-discrimination.

*Revised and approved by Sinclair Board of Trustees: September 15, 2009.