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GCC Policies 19
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Glendale Community College District is a multicultural
community of people from diverse racial, ethnic, linguis-
tic and class backgrounds, national origins, religious and
political beliefs, physical and mental abilities, and sexual
orientations. The activities, programs, classes, workshops/
lectures, and everyday interactions of this district are
enriched by our acceptance of one another, and we strive
to learn from each other in an atmosphere of positive
engagement and mutual respect.
Implicit in this mutual respect is the right of each of us to
live, study, teach, and work free from harassment or denigra-
tion on the basis of race, age, religious preference, gender,
sexual orientation, color, national origin, or disability. Any abilities in employment (Title I), public services and trans-
violation of this right—verbal or written abuse, threats,
harassment, intimidation, or violence against person or
property—will be considered a violation of the principles
of community that are an integral part of the focus, goals,
and mission of the Glendale Community College District.
Glendale Community College District is committed to
providing an equal opportunity for admissions, student
financing, student support programs and activities, and
employment regardless of race, religious creed, color, age,
sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital
status, medical condition, or disability in accordance with
federal, state, and local regulations. This Non-discrimi-
nation and Equal Opportunity Policy covers admissions,
access, and treatment in district programs and activities,
and application for and treatment in district employment.
An individual who feels that he or she has been unlawfully
discriminated against should, at the earliest possible time,
discuss the matter with the appropriate district compliance
officer. The compliance officer will be able to explain the
grievance procedure to the student, employee, or other
individual and will assist in processing the grievance,
should such a step be necessary.
Title IX represents the section of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 which requires equality of opportunity for females
in all educational endeavors. Its original application was
geared to equal opportunity in physical education and
sports; however, the impact of Title IX is spread across all
disciplines and all segments of the community colleges. The
Title IX Coordinator is the Vice President, Student Services,
Sierra Vista Building, third floor, (818) 240-1000, ext. 5126.
Section 504 is a part of the Rehabilitation Act which
requires equality of opportunity and access for handi-
capped individuals in both employment and educational
opportunities. For students the section 504 coordinator is
the Vice President, Student Services, Sierra Vista Build-
ing, third floor, (818) 240-1000, ext. 5126. For employees
the section 504 coordinator is the Associate Dean, Center
for Students with Disabilities, San Fernando Complex,
(818) 240-1000, ext. 5450.
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Equal Employment Opportunity is a means to ensure that
the district complies with the Employment Opportunity
Act, Civil Rights Act and the Staff Diversity Plan which
require that the district not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical
handicap, medical condition, or marital status. The Equal
Employment Opportunity Coordinator is Cindy Pollack.
Academic Grievance is a process provided to students
who have a grievance regarding the manner in which
they have been treated in the academic environment.
For academic grievance, please refer to the Scholastic
Information and Regulations section of this catalog under
Grievance Procedures.
American Disabilities Act is Federal Civil Rights legislation
that prohibits discrimination against individuals with dis-
portation (Title II), public accommodations (Title III) and
telecommunications (Title IV). The American Disabilities
Act Coordinator is the Vice President, Student Services,
Sierra Vista Building, third floor, (818) 240-1000, ext. 5126.
HARASSMENT POLICY
Board Policy 3430
Prohibition of Harassment
All forms of harassment are contrary to basic standards
of conduct between individuals and are prohibited by
state and federal law, as well as this policy, and will not
be tolerated. The district is committed to providing an
academic and work environment that respects the dignity
of individuals and groups. The District shall be free of
sexual harassment and all forms of sexual intimidation and
exploitation including acts of sexual violence. It shall also
be free of other unlawful harassment, including that which
is based on any of the following statuses: race, religious
creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability,
mental disability, medical condition, genetic information,
marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expres-
sion, age, or sexual orientation of any person, or because
he or she is perceived to have one or more of the forgoing
characteristics.
The District seeks to foster an environment in which all
employees and students feel free to report incidents of
harassment without fear of retaliation or reprisal. There-
fore, the District also strictly prohibits retaliation against
any individual for filing a complaint of harassment or for
participating in a harassment investigation. Such conduct
is illegal and constitutes a violation of this policy. All
allegations of retaliation will be swiftly and thoroughly
investigated. If the District determines that retaliation has
occurred, it will take all reasonable steps within its power
to stop such conduct. Individuals who engage in retalia-
tory conduct are subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including termination or expulsion.