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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