NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Heart of Georgia Technical College, (HGTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all educational programs and activities including admissions policies, scholarship and other college-administered programs, including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title 1-financed programs. It also encompasses the employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. HGTC shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity.

The policy of nondiscrimination is consistent with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Acts of 1973, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and O.C.G.A. § 45-19-21 and other related state statutes.

The following individuals are the designated employees responsible for coordinating the College's efforts to implement this nondiscriminatory policy and are located at 560 Pinehill Road, Dublin, GA 31021.

Title II: (II-8.500) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:

• Designee for Students: Special Needs Facilitator, (478) 274-7652
• Designee for Employees: Human Resources Specialist, (478) 274-7934

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;

• Designee for Students: Director of Career Services, (478) 274-7643
• Designee for Employees: Human Resources Specialist, (478) 274-7934

Inquiries concerning the application of Title II -(Section 504, or ADA), Title VI, or Title IX to the policies and practices of the College may be addressed to the person listed above at the Heart of Georgia Technical College; to the Technical College System of Georgia, Atlanta, GA 30345-4304; or to the Director, Office of Civil Rights, Education Department, Washington DC 20201.