Non-Discrimination Policy - Policy 1.060

Policy:

The Board affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Discrimination on basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation or marital status against a student or an employee is prohibited. The College accepts the commitment to provide equal access and equal opportunity for all services made available by the College and to conduct all educational programs and activities without discrimination. In addition, the College continues to ensure that applicants for employment and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. This commitment will be achieved through goals and objectives stated in the College's Equity Update and through adherence to the Florida Educational Equity Act and Rules of the State Board of Education. Implementation of goals and objectives will be regulated by the Coordinator of Equity, the Disabilities Support Manager, the Director of Human Resources, and the Equity Committee. Complaints alleging discrimination shall be submitted to the Coordinator of Equity via phone at 407.708.2069 or mail at 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773.

It is the policy of the College to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), by accommodating persons with disabilities. Persons who require reasonable accommodations for a disability should contact either the Disabilities Support Manager at 407.708.2109 or the Human Resource Office at 407.708.2101. The College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against persons with disabilities.

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Seminole Junior College was founded on July 1, 1965. The name was changed to Seminole State College of Florida on September 21, 2009.