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Quincy, MA 02169
617.984.1700

150 Newport Ave Ext.
Quincy, MA 02171

36 Cordage Park
Suite #228
Plymouth, MA 02360
508.747.0400

Policy 3 - 02: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

I. Policy: Quincy College is committed in spirit as well as in action, to not only meet, but also to exceed all federal, state and local statutes governing equal opportunity and inclusion. The College is an academic community dedicated to openness, tolerance and respect. Our doors are open to all students and employees, and it is our policy to guarantee equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, marital or parental status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability, which can be reasonably accommodated.

The College is committed to maintaining and promoting a policy of non-discrimination and does not discriminate in its education programs or in admissions to, access to, treatment in its educational programs, or employment in its programs and activities. Furthermore, the College will act in good faith, to affirmatively recruit and consider for promotion individuals in protected categories. Age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, marital or parental status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability are not factors in employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, lay-off, disciplining and terminations.

All Quincy College employees have the right to equal opportunity in hiring, training, promotion, transfer, and reasonable accommodation to an individual’s disability, in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans Disability Act of 1990. Employees have the right to work in an environment free of any form of discrimination. In addition to these rights under applicable laws, all College employees (including student employees) have the responsibility to:

• ensure that his/her conduct does not discriminate against other employees, students, applicants for employment, applicants for admission or any other individuals in the workplace;
• confidentially and thoroughly cooperate in any investigation of alleged discrimination by providing any/all information they possess concerning the matter being investigated;
• not retaliate against any individual who puts forth a claim of discrimination or cooperates with an investigation of an allegation of discrimination;
• actively participate in the College’s efforts to prevent and eliminate discrimination in the workplace and learning environment.

This policy applies to all services, education programs, employment practices and employment programs sponsored by the College and incorporates by reference and where applicable, the requirements of Federal Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 as amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended; the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

II. Procedures: The College shall review, investigate, and where necessary, initiate changes in its processes relative to facilities and programs accessible to the public including for the provision of reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. In keeping with these regulations, the same procedures as outlined under the Sexual Harassment Policy shall apply. The College’s Affirmative Action Officer is responsible for implementing all elements of this Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity program. Quincy College is committed to a strong and effective Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity program.

All employee questions, concerns, or complaints regarding Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or regarding the College’s Affirmative Action/Title VI or Sexual Harassment/Title IX policies should be forwarded to Lorri Mayer, Director of Human Resources, 24 Saville Avenue, Saville Hall, room 211, Quincy, MA 02169 or by calling 617-984-1768 or at lmayer@quincycollege.edu.

Inquiries regarding services for students with disabilities or student concerns or complaints regarding Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or Sexual Harassment/Title IX policies should be forwarded to Susan Bossa, Executive Director of Student Support Services/ADA Coordinator, 150 Newport Avenue Ext., Suite 254, Quincy, MA 02171 or by calling 617-984-1656 or at sbossa@quincycollege.edu.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Quincy College is an academic community dedicated to openness, tolerance and respect. Our doors are open to all students and employees without regard to age, race, religion, sex, marital or parental status, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. The College does not discriminate in its education programs or in admissions to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.

Quincy College strives to not only meet, but exceed all Federal, State and Local statutes governing equal opportunity and inclusion. All questions, concerns, or complaints regarding the College's Affirmative Action/Title VI or Sexual Harassment/Title IX policies should be forwarded to Lorri Mayer, Director of Human Resources, 24 Saville Avenue, Saville Hall 211, Quincy, MA, 02169 or by calling 617-984-1768 or at lmayer@quincycollege.edu. 

Inquiries regarding services for students with disabilities or the Americans with Disabilities Act should be forwarded to Susan Bossa, Executive Director of Student Support Services/ADA Coordinator, 150 Newport Avenue Ext., Suite 254, Quincy, MA 02171 or by calling 617-984-1656 or at sbossa@quincycollege.edu.  Quincy College is in full compliance with MGL, Chapter 269 Section 17, 18, and 19 and hazing is prohibited in Quincy College.  Please refer to College Policy 6-12 on the website here or in the College catalog. EOE M/F/D/V

The annual crime report and security policy is distributed to stakeholders in the last week of September and is also available on our website here.

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