Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
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Madison College is committed to Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action for its employees and students as required by law. Madison College will provide a workplace and educational environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
Learn about Madison College's Affirmative Action Plan.
Discrimination
Discrimination is defined as unfair or unequal treatment on the actual or perceived basis of:
- Age
- Ancestry
- Arrest or conviction record
- Color
- Creed
- Disability
- Gender Identity
- Genetic Testing
- Marital Status
- Military Service
- National Origin
- Political Affiliation
- Race
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
- The use or non-use of lawful products during non-working hours
Discriminatory Harassment
Discriminatory harassment is unwanted, deliberate, or repeated unsolicited comments, slurs, demeaning references, gestures, graphic materials, physical contact, solicitation of favors, advances, bullying, or other adverse treatment when:
- Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment, student status or academic participation.
- Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting an individual.
- The conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment that tangibly affects or interferes with an individual's job performance or other employment or academic opportunities.
Learn more in Madison College’s Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination Policy. (PDF)
Reporting Discrimination/Harassment
The College does not permit any form of discrimination or harassment on any basis prohibited by law. If you believe that you have been discriminated against, or harassed, you may follow the complaint procedure without fear of retaliation. All parties are assured a prompt investigation. To receive information about informal and formal options and complaint procedures available, you are encouraged to consult with Conflict Management Services if your complaint is related to a student or a guest, or Human Resources if your complaint is related to an employee.