individuals with disabilities. Likewise, under Title IX, there is an obligation to provide services and program
accessibility in a gender-neutral manner.
In accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Maricopa will maintain and update its
Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) on an annual basis. Copies of the AAP will be distributed to the Governing Board
and CEC members by December 31st of each year. They include the AAP for Minorities and Females, the AAP
for Individuals with Disabilities, and the AAP for Other Eligible Veterans, Special Disabled Veterans, and Vietnam
Era Veterans.
MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (Maricopa) Policy Statements
Declaration EEO Clause
The Maricopa County Community College District is an EEO/AA institution.
EEO Policy Statement
It is the policy of Maricopa County Community College District (consisting of the District Support Services
Center, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Estrella Mountain Community College, Glendale Community
College, GateWay Community College, Maricopa Skill Center, Mesa Community College, Paradise Valley
Community College, Phoenix College, Rio Salado Community College, Scottsdale Community College, and South
Mountain Community College) to promote equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing
program. This means that Maricopa will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education,
against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Additionally, it is the policy of Maricopa County Community College District to provide an environment for each
Maricopa job applicant, employee, and student that is free from sexual harassment, as well as harassment and
intimidation on account of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Affirmative Action Policy Statement for Individuals with Disabilities
In conformance with the provisions of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the
implementing regulations, 41 CFR 60-741.5 (a), as amended, Maricopa County Community College District will not
discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student
because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the known applicant or employee is
qualified. Maricopa agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat known
qualified individuals with disabilities without regard to their physical or mental disability in all human resources
selection and decision practices, such as the following: advertising, benefits, compensation, discipline (including
probation, suspension, and/or termination for cause or layoff), employee facilities, performance evaluation,
recruitment, social/recreational programs, and training. Maricopa will also continue to administer these practices
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status
(including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Additionally, all applicants and
employees are protected from coercion, intimidation, interference, or discrimination for filing a complaint or
assisting in an investigation under the Act.
Affirmative Action Policy Statement for Other Eligible Veterans, Special Disabled Veterans, and
Vietnam Era Veterans
In conformance with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment
Opportunities Act of 1998, and the implementing regulations, 41 CFR 60-250 (k), Maricopa County Community
College District will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any
applicant, employee, or student because he or she is a special disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in regard to
any position for which the known applicant or employee is qualified. Maricopa agrees to take affirmative action to
employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat known qualified special disabled veterans and Vietnam era
veterans without discrimination based upon their disabled or veteran status in all human resources selection and
decision practices, such as the following: advertising, benefits, compensation, discipline (including probation,
suspension, and/or termination for cause or layoff), employee facilities, performance evaluation, recruitment,
social/recreational programs, and training. Maricopa will continue to administer these practices without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document
abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Additionally, Maricopa agrees to post all suitable job
openings at the local office of the State employment service where the job opening occurs. This includes full-time,
temporary greater than 3 days' duration, and part-time employment. Finally, all applicants and employees are
protected from coercion, intimidation, interference, or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in an
investigation under the Act.
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