AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

Under Executive Order 11246 as amended, all education institutions with federal contracts totaling $50,000 or more and having fifty or more employees must have a written Affirmative Action Plan, documenting good faith efforts to end discriminatory practices in employment. The NWACC Affirmative Action Plan is recorded in the Board Policy Manual, and copies are available.

The College recognizes several other pieces of federal legislation which prohibit discrimination. These include Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination against students or others on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in all institutions receiving federal monies by way of a grant, loan, or contract; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, which prohibits discrimination in employment (including hiring, upgrading salaries, fringe benefits and other conditions of employment) on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex , in all institutions with fifteen or more employees; the Equal Pay Act of 1963 as amended, which prohibits discrimination in salaries (including almost all fringe benefits) on the basis of sex for employees in all institutions; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act) which affects many issues dealing directly with students, i.e., admissions, financial aid, and which provides that no person shall be discriminated against because of sex in any education program or activity that receives financial assistance. It is the policy of NorthWest Arkansas Community College that no student or staff member may sexually harass another. Any employee or student will be subject to disciplinary action for violation of this policy. NWACC does not condone racial discrimination in any activities conducted upon College premises. Members of the faculty are requested to be sensitive to this issue, when, for example, presenting lecture material, assigning seating within the classroom, selecting groups for laboratory experiments and assigning student work. The College faculty, administration and staff are committed to providing an equal educational opportunity for all students.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination involving equal access to education and employment opportunity to all regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, handicap or veteran status. The Administration further extends its commitment to fulfilling and implementing the federal, state and local laws and regulations as specified in Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For questions regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Division Director of Enrollment Management, NorthWest Arkansas Community College, One College Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712, (479) 619-4109.

NWACC provides services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the Director of DisAbility Services (479) 619-4109.

Noticia de la poliza de no descriminacion

NorthWest Arkansas Community College esta comprometido a una poliza de no descriminar en cuanto al acceso de todas personas a la educacion y a la oportunidad de empleo no obstante su sexo, raza, edad, religion, color, origin nacional, desabilidad o estado de veterano. La administracion de NWACC estiende todavla mas su compromiso al cumplimiento y la impementacion de las leyes y reglamentos federales, estatales, y locales como estipulado en el Tltulo IX, Seccion 504 del Acto de Rehabilitacion y del Acto de los Americanos con Desabilidades. Para asistencia e informacion sobre estos asuntos,puede contactar la oficina del Vice-presidente de Servicios Estdiantiles, NorthWest Arkansas Community College, One College Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712, (501) 619-4132 or Director, Office of Civil Rights, HHS, Washington, D.C. 20201

PUBLICATION STATEMENT

The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as a contract between the student and NorthWest Arkansas Community College. The College reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements when such actions will serve the interest of the College or its students.