Terra State Community College does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity,
sex, age, gender identity, genetic information, gender expression, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status, or special
disabled or Vietnam-era veteran status in provision of educational programs and
services or employment opportunities and benefits.
Terra State Community College will
fully comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating
to Equal Employment Opportunities.
PROCEDURES:
(A)
Responsibility
for coordinating the development and internal and external communication of
Terra State Community College's Equal Employment Opportunity policy statements
and programs shall rest with the designated College
Administrators.
(B)
Each Terra State Community College Administrator shall
be responsible for assuring compliance with the College's Equal Employment
Opportunity policies and programs within his/her department or division by
identifying and finding solutions to problem areas.
(C)
All employees of
Terra State Community College shall be advised of the College's policy on Equal
Employment Opportunity through the policies and procedures manual, the
President's statement on Equal Employment Opportunity at Terra State Community
College, publication of the Equal Employment Opportunity policy through College
media, such as bulletins, public folders in Outlook, catalogs, application
forms, or forms used in connection with the recruitment of
employees.
(D)
External members of the community shall be informed of
the College's Equal Employment Opportunity policy through College publications,
and by distribution of information to news media, secondary schools, colleges
and other recruiting sources.
(E)
All employment
decisions at Terra State Community College will be based on merit,
qualifications, and abilities. The College shall recruit, hire, and promote
employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity,
sex, age, gender identity, genetic information, gender expression, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status, or special
disabled or Vietnam-era veteran status.
(F)
The College will
insure that employment decisions shall be in accordance with principles of
Equal Employment Opportunity.
(G)
The College will
insure that personnel actions, such as terms of employment, compensation,
benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, College sponsored training,
and social and recreational programs will be administered without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, gender identity,
genetic information, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status,
disability, pregnancy, military status, or special disabled or Vietnam-era
veteran status.
(H)
The College will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in
an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including
selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to
benefits and training
(I)
The purpose of the College's Equal Employment
Opportunity Policy is to produce an appropriate representation of the various
minority groups at all levels of employment.
(1)
Applicants for
employment will be selected in accordance with the needs of Terra State
Community College and previous qualifications as stated on the position
announcement.
(2)
Review of qualifications of all applicants shall insure
that minorities and women are given full and equal opportunity for transfer of
promotion.
(3)
Screening procedures such as interviewing and/or
testing shall be consistent with applicable laws and good personnel
practices.
