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This means that Maricopa will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination, against any applicant, employee, or student in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. More information can be found at https://chancellor.maricopa.edu/public-stewardship/governance/administrative-regulations/5-non-discrimination
5.1.1 Maricopa EEO Policy
It is the policy of the Maricopa District (consisting of Chandler-Gilbert Community College, the District Office,
Estrella Mountain Community College, GateWay Community College, Glendale 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:
1. Recruit,hire,andpromoteinalljobgroups,andtoensurethatallHumanResources(HR)employment selection and decision practices do not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
2. All HR employment selection and decision practices pertaining to advertising, benefits, compensation, discipline (including probation, suspension, and/or involuntary termination for cause or layoff), employee facilities, performance evaluation, recruitment, social/recreational programs, and training will continue to be administered 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.
3. Holdeachlevelofmanagementresponsibleforensuringthatallemploymentpolicies,procedures,andactivities are in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EEO statutes, rules, and regulations.
5.1.2 Maricopa EEO Policy
Maricopa's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement or EEO Clause appears in all major publications distributed to employees, students, and applicants. Copies of these documents are available at each of the colleges, at the District Employee Services Office, and at the EEO/Affirmative Action (AA) Office.
5.1.3 EEO Policy Statement
It is the policy of Maricopa 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 to provide an environment for each Maricopa job applicant and employee 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.
In addition, lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission into Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs or skill centers. Students who enroll will be supported in the development of these skills by classes in English as a Second Language and other resources. Translation services and bilingual instruction can also be provided: contact college designee for more information.
5.1.4 EEO Clause
The Maricopa County Community College District is an EEO/AA institution.
5.1.5 Use of the EEO Policy Statement or EEO Clause
As required by federal regulations, the EEO Policy Statement or EEO Clause MUST appear in all major publications distributedtoemployees,students,andapplicantsthroughoutMaricopa'ssystem. Thesepublicationsinclude,but are not limited to, catalogs, handbooks, schedules, policy manuals, recruitment publications, advertisements (internal and external), and application forms (employee and student).
Additionally, the EEO Policy Statement or EEO Clause MUST be included in all purchase orders and contracts.
5.1.6 Policy Statements Declaration
The Policy Statements Declaration, which is an exhibit to this regulation, is a one-page document of Maricopa's policies that is to be posted on bulletin boards throughout the entire District. It clearly defines Maricopa's firm commitment to EEO/AA and to a workplace that is free from harassment.
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