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EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Note: For complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation targeting employees on the basis of a protected characteristic, see DIAA and DIAB.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

Except as required by federal law, the College District shall not:

  1. 1. Compel, require, induce, or solicit any person to provide a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement or give preferential consideration to any person based on the provision of a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement;

  2. 2. Give preference on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin to a participant in any College District function; or

  3. 3. Require as a condition of enrolling at the College District or performing any College District function any person to participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion training that references race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation, unless it was developed by an attorney and approved in writing by the College District’s general counsel and the Coordinating Board for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with any applicable court order or state or federal law.

Exceptions

Nothing in this section may be construed to limit or prohibit the College District or a College District employee from, for purposes of applying for a grant or complying with the terms of accreditation by an accrediting agency, submitting to the grantor or accrediting agency a statement that: 

  1. 1. Highlights the College District's work in supporting first-generation college students, low-income students, or underserved student populations; or

  2. 2. Certifies compliance with state and federal antidiscrimination laws.

The prohibitions do not apply to:

  1. 1. Submitting a statement as part of a grant application or to comply with the terms of accreditation that highlights the College District’s work in supporting first-generation college students, low-income students, or underserved student populations, or that certifies compliance with state and federal antidiscrimination laws;

  2. 2. Academic course instruction;

  3. 3. Scholarly research or a creative work by College District employees or students;

  4. 4. An activity of a student organization registered with or recognized by the College District;

  5. 5. Guest speakers or performers on short-term engagements;

  6. 6. A policy, practice, procedure, program, or activity to enhance student academic achievement or postgraduate outcomes that is designed and implemented without regard to race, sex, color, or ethnicity;

  7. 7. Data collection; or

  8. 8. Student recruitment or admissions.


Note: For related information on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, see BG for diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, CFE for contractor discipline, DH for employee discipline, and FA for students.

The Vice President of Business Affairs is responsible for reviewing and updating this policy. Policy reviews are made in accordance with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness Policy Tracking document.

DATE ISSUED: 11/3/2023

ADOPTED: 6/17/2024

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