Student Handbook 2017-2018 | Page 11

placement of aptitudes and motivations. Individuals may be admitted in a pre-program status if the above mentioned criteria indicates the need for skill development in one or more areas.
Applications will not be accepted from students who owe past due balances and have service indicators on their accounts that prevent registration. Students who owe money should contact the Student Finance Office and satisfy the balance owed before applying to a program.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is committed to compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Acts of 1967 and 1975, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law, other appropriate laws and executive orders and / or administrative directives and codes including the Office of Civil Rights Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, and Handicap in Vocational Programs( 34 CFR, Part 100, Appendix B). Lack of English reading / speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.
As required in Chapter 38 and the Wisconsin Fair employment Law( Sec. 111.31-111.395, Wis. Stats), equal opportunity is for all persons regardless of political affiliation, age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, speaking skills, genetic testing, and the use or non-use of lawful products off the employer’ s premises during non-working hours.
It is the policy of NWTC that a formal Affirmative Action program operates to ensure equal employment opportunity practices and educational services at NWTC. Any person who believes their affirmative action rights have been violated has the right to file a grievance. The grievance must be filed within 300 days of the act. View the College’ s Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy to learn more about the grievance procedure or contact the Director of Diversity & Inclusion / Title IX Coordinator.
NWTC is committed to taking all appropriate measures to maintain a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. NWTC shall maintain an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Compliance Plan and the Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy as the primary means of implementing this policy. The College will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment of any kind, or retaliation against a person who files a complaint or participates in the investigation of a complaint relating to discrimination or harassment by an employee, student, customer or vendor. The following offices are designed to assist in resolving discrimination complaints:
Mohammed Bey Director, Diversity & Inclusion Title IX Coordinator Human Resources Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2740 Mason Street Green Bay, WI 54307-9042( 920) 498-6826 mohammed. bey @ nwtc. edu
John Grant Dean, Student Development Title IX Student Deputy Coordinator Student Services Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2740 Mason Street Green Bay, WI 54307-9042( 920) 498-6984 John. grant @ nwtc. edu
While the primary responsibility for the development and monitoring the affirmative action program is primarily the responsibility of the President and the Director of Diversity & Inclusion / Title IX Coordinator, the support of every employee, student, and recipient of the College services is also required to assure an environment conducive to the success of the program.
For more information, view the Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Statement
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Individuals can enroll at NWTC if they meet statutory and Board-approved age requirements unless restricted by licensing, certification, or other regulations, statutes, or court decrees. Individuals who wish to
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