| Revision Responsibility: |
Executive Director of Human Resources |
| Responsible Executive Officer: |
Vice President for Business & Finance |
| Source/Reference: |
TBR General Counsel |
Policy
Equal Employment Opportunity
Walters State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The President shall appoint an EEO/AA Officer and a Title IX Coordinator for the institution. If the EEO/AA Officer and Title IX Coordinator are different people, then the President shall be responsible for ensuring that the Title IX Coordinator and EEO/AA Officer work together to comply with statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines, including, but not limited to , the duties assigned to the EEO/AA Officer in this policy.
The EEO/AA Officer/Title IX Coordinator will investigate and resolve all complaints of unlawful harassment as required by applicable policy and/or TBR Guideline P-080 and will consult the TBR Office of General Counsel for legal advice. The EEO/AA Officer will also be responsible for promoting and assuring compliance with this policy and with all applicable EEO laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines, reviewing the effectiveness of the program and recommending improvements to the President. The EEO/AA Officer will receive, review and investigate equal employment opportunity complaints and appeals and make recommendations to the President regarding their disposition, unless policy or guideline requires otherwise.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:
Jarvis Jennings, Executive Director of Human Resources
jarvis.jennings@ws.edu
Walters State Community College
500 S. Davy Crockett Pkwy
Morristown, TN 37813
423-585-6845
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