A4300.20 Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

Operating Standard

Type: Administrative
Responsible: CHRO; Executive Director, Human Resources
Related Policies: B3001, B3003, B3004, A4000, A4100, A4200, A4300, A4400
Linked Operating Standards: 
Related Laws: Title IV, Title VII, FLSA
Related External Standards: None
HLC Criterion: 1C1C The institution provides opportunities for civic engagement in a diverse, multicultural society and globally connected world, as appropriate within its mission and for the constituencies it serves., 2A2A The institution establishes and follows policies and processes to ensure fair and ethical behavior on the part of its governing board, administration, faculty and staff., 5B5B The institution’s resource base supports its educational offerings and its plans for maintaining and strengthening their quality in the future.

 

Statement

FREEDOM FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT

Shawnee Community College has a policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizen status, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations. 

Shawnee Community College has a policy to protect employees from any form of harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment, and to further protect against unfounded charges of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or any other unfounded charges that may arise in the workplace.

It is the policy of Shawnee Community College to ensure Equal Opportunity and to promote affirmative action in the workplace.  Shawnee Community College’s policy is to give all protections available to its employees under applicable State and Federal laws. 

         

New Policy:  December 2014

 

Change LogGovernance Unit: Human Resources Council 
DateDescription of Change