É«ÖÐÉ« is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law.
Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission has no place in a learning or work environment and is prohibited. Sexual violence has no place in a learning or work environment. Further, É«ÖÐÉ« shall work to eliminate violence in all its forms. Physical contact by college and staff members may be appropriate if necessary to avoid physical harm to persons or property.
This policy is directed at verbal and physical conduct that constitutes discrimination/harassment under state and federal law and is not directed at the content of speech. In cases in which verbal statements and other forms of expression are involved, SCC will give due consideration to an individual’s constitutionally protected right to free speech and academic freedom.
É«ÖÐÉ« and MnSCU Board Policy 1B.1 Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity and Procedure 1B.1.1 can be found at: .
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE:
Students and employees who feel they are, or have been, victims of harassment or discrimination should inform the college Affirmative Action Officer or Regional Investigator as soon as possible. You can contact the college's representatives directly using the contact information below or use the
Complaints of discrimination and harassment should be directed to:
Judy Endres
Title IX Coordinator
Faribault Campus – 1225 Third Avenue; Faribault, MN 55021; office located in Student Affairs Center
North Mankato Campus – 1920 Lee Boulevard; North Mankato, MN 56003; office located in Student Affairs Welcome Center
Tel: 507-389-7351
If employees require an accommodation for a disability, please contact:
Brian Tiegs
Director of Human Resources
507-389-7219
Students requesting an accommodation for a disability, please contact:
Kelly Karstad
Director of Academic Support Services
Faribault Campus – 1225 Third Avenue; Faribault, MN 55021; office located in A116
North Mankato Campus – 1920 Lee Boulevard; North Mankato, MN 56003; office located in B132
Tel: 507-389-7339