Introduction
An important part of the mission of the College is the adherence to the principles of student rights and freedoms, as amplified by the “Joint Statement on Rights and Freedoms of Students,” which was originally formulated in 1967 and subsequently modified by representatives of the American Association of University Professors, United States Student Association, Association of American Colleges, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, National Association for Women Educators, and a number of other professional bodies.
These principles speak to the standards and responsibilities of the academic community to ensure student access to education; free discussion in the classroom; maintenance of student records; the freedom to form organizations that promote the common interests of students, and the freedom of inquiry and expression; student participation in institutional government; as well as expectations of student conduct, and the exercise of rights of citizenship. Complete copies of the statement are available from the Senior Director of Student Success and Development.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College affirms that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), veterans status, marital status, ethnic origin, ancestry, social origin, social condition, political or religious ideas, political affiliation, creed, or military status, service, or military obligation, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity conducted under its auspices. This shall extend to all employees.
Inquiries concerning the application of this policy may be referred to the Director of Human Resources, who is the designated Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator for the College.
Falonda Rodgers
Director of Human Resources
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45223-2690
(513) 569-1759
falonda.rodgers@cincinnatistate.edu
Dissemination Procedure
This policy shall be disseminated through the following means:
- Cincinnati State website
- College Catalog
- College Operations Manual
- Student Code of Conduct (by reference)
- Adjunct Handbook
- New Employee Orientation
- College-wide postings
- Admissions Book
- First Year Experience (FYE) course, required of all new students
Grievance Procedures (Anti-Discrimination, Title IX and Section 504)
Any student, staff member, or faculty member who believes that any of the College’s students, staff, faculty, or visitors have in any way discriminated against her/him may bring forward a complaint.
The complainant may file her/his complaint directly with the U.S. Department of Education (55 Erieview Plaza, Room 300, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114-1816), and/or use the internal grievance procedure set forth as follows:
Step 1
A discrimination complaint should first be made to the College’s Title VI/Title IX/Section 504 coordinator within 10 school days from the date of the incident. The Title VI/Title IX/Section 504 coordinator will make all efforts to investigate and resolve the complaint within 30 days from the receipt of the complaint. This investigation, which could include interview of witnesses, will be conducted in an impartial manner.
Title VI/Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator:
Falonda Rodgers
Director of Human Resources
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45223-2690
(513) 569-1759
falonda.rodgers@cincinnatistate.edu
Step 2
If the Step 1 resolution is not satisfactory to any involved party, that resolution may be appealed in writing to the College’s Vice President of Administration, who functions as the final mediator at the local level, within five school days from the date of the Step 1 decision. The Vice President's decision is final.