Legal Requirements
For auditing purposes , two statements have been created for use on various print and digital items : ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
This is used in official College publications , such as the catalog , student handbook , course schedules , and recruitment items . No variation in the wording is permitted . The Accreditation Statement is also visible on the College website .
Eastern Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ) Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and associate degrees , as well as specialized certificate programs . Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane , Decatur , Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Eastern Florida State College .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
This is used in official College publications , such as documents for special programs or Human Resources .
If space is limited , the second paragraph may be omitted .
Eastern Florida State College is an equal access / equal opportunity institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ).
Eastern Florida State College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its facilities , educational programs , employment , or activities without regard to race , color , creed , ethnicity , national origin , gender , sexual orientation , age , religion , marital status , veteran status , or disability .
Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access , equal educational opportunity , and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age , race , national origin , color , ethnicity , genetic information , religion , sex , gender , sexual orientation , pregnancy , disability , marital status , veteran status , ancestry , or political affiliation in its programs , activities , or employment .
Inquiries regarding the College ’ s Equal Opportunity Policies , including Title IX ( gender discrimination ) and Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( disabled discrimination ) and equity issues in general may be directed to :
Darla Ferguson AVP of Human Resources Cocoa Campus , Bldg . 2 , Rm . 113 1519 Clearlake Road , Cocoa , FL 32922 Telephone : 321-433-7080 Email :
fergusond @ easternflorida . edu
Inquiries regarding veterans ’ programs may be directed to either :
Military and Veterans Service Center Bldg . 1 , Rm . 140 3865 North Wickham Road Melbourne , FL 32935 Telephone : 321-433-7880
Military and Veterans Service Center Bldg . 11 , Rm . 113 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa , FL 32922 Telephone : 321-433-7880
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