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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

SECTION ONE: POLICY STATEMENT

1.01 Angelina College is committed to providing an employment and educational environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the College community. In accordance with federal and state law, the College prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race; color; national origin; gender, sexual harassment; disability, age, religion, or veteran status. The Board of Trustees hereby also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. 

1.02 Retaliation against a person who reports a potential violation under this policy assists someone with a report of a violation or participates in any manner in an investigation or in the resolution of a complaint made under this policy is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Retaliation includes but is not limited to threats, intimidation, reprisals, and/or adverse actions related to an individual’s employment or education. The College will take appropriate steps to assure that a person who in good faith reports, complains about, or participates in an investigation pursuant to this policy will not be subjected to retaliation. Individuals who believe they are experiencing retaliation are strongly encouraged to file a complaint with the College.

SECTION TWO: REPORTING

2.01 Any student of the College who feels he or she has been subject to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should contact the Office of Human Resources.

2.02 Any employee of the College who feels he or she has been subject to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should contact the Office of Human Resources.

2.03 Any guest or vendor of the College who feels he or she has been subject to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should contact the Office of the College President.

SECTION THREE: PUBLICATION

3.01 The College shall publish this policy on the College’s website.

3.02 The College shall publish Subsection 1.01 of this Policy on the following documents:

3.02.1 Admission and employment application forms

3.02.2 Recruitment materials intended for prospective students, students, applicants, or employees.