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College Policies and Procedures
Accommodation for Religious Beliefs Policy
NWTC is committed to embracing the worth of every individual , creating a place for all people , and promoting the respectful environment necessary for intellectual and personal discovery . Removing barriers to serve a diverse population with a variety of religious beliefs and practices sustains this principle .
NWTC may provide a reasonable accommodation based on a person ’ s sincerely held religious belief . In making this determination , NWTC reviews a variety of factors , including whether the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the College . The accommodation request imposes responsibilities and obligations on both the requesting individual and the College . For complete policy , go to nwtc . edu / Policies .
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 . For the complete statement , go to nwtc . edu / Policies .
Gender Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct
Nearly every NWTC employee can help students ( and other employees ) begin the process of leaving dangerous situations and relationships , asserting their rights to equal treatment , and achieving their dreams . For complete policy , go to nwtc . edu / Policies .
Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
NWTC is committed to taking all appropriate measures to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment . For that reason , the College will not tolerate unlawful discrimination , harassment of any kind , or retaliation against a person who files a complaint relating to discrimination or harassment by an employee , student , customer , or vendor or who participates in the investigation of a complaint . Discriminating , harassing and retaliatory behavior may be grounds for corrective and disciplinary action , up to and including termination or expulsion from the College . For complete policy , go to nwtc . edu / Policies .
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