2.1.1sr - SRTC Procedure: Statement of Equal Opportunity

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is subject to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. These rules require wide distribution of the Equal Opportunity Statement. As such, it is imperative that all publications, marketing materials, and advertising used to promote SRTC or TCSG comply with the following guidelines for using disclaimer statements.

For all statements use a font and font size that are easily readable.

A. For all SRTC catalogs and student and employee handbooks the following statement must be included:

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Darbie Avera and Connie Barrett. At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX Coordinator is Darbie Avera, SRTC-Moultrie 800Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4145, davera@southernregional.edu. The Section 504 Coordinator for SRTC is Connie Barrett, SRTC-Thomasville 15689 US Hwy 19 N, Thomasville, GA 31792, Building A, (229) 227-2676, cbarrett@southernregional.edu.

B. For all other printed material such as newsletters, magazines, website and electronic publications, written materials distributed to students, notices posted on campus, and local newspapers, and other materials (particularly those related to student recruitment and employment), this abbreviated statement may be used:

As set forth in its student catalog, Southern Regional Technical College complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non- discrimination policies:

Darbie Avera and Connie Barrett. At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX Coordinator is Darbie Avera, SRTC-Moultrie 800Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4145, davera@southernregional.edu. The Section 504 Coordinator for SRTC is Connie Barrett, SRTC-Thomasville 15689 US Hwy 19 N, Thomasville, GA 31792, Building A, (229) 227-2676, cbarrett@southernregional.edu.

C. If there is not enough space in the publication resulting in a very small font, please use this abbreviated statement which will keep the College in compliance with OCR regulations:

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, military status, national or ethnic origin, sex, age or disability.

In certain very limited circumstances, a print advertisement might state only “Equal Opportunity Institution.” However, this should only be used in situations where space is extremely limited/expensive such as a newspaper classified advertisement.

D. Small Format Advertising (outdoor, radio, and TV): If the size or length of the advertising medium does not allow room for either of the above statements without accruing substantial additional cost, the following statement can be used. However, this shortened statement should be used sparingly:

Equal Opportunity Institution

E.Annual Notification

Every fall prior to the beginning of Fall Semester, SRTC must publish the Statement of Equal Opportunity in the local newspaper(s) stating that the college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age; provide a brief summary of the college’s educational offerings; describe admission criteria and include the name, address, and phone number of the persons Title IX and Section 504 coordinator(s). All colleges should have a link to their website (e.g. Website listed and QR code) with a webpage detailing all Career and Technical Education (“CTE”) Program offerings. This page must contain a summary of each of these programs and your admissions criteria. For example, “(Name of college) invites students who earn a prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply for (name of program). As an Equal Opportunity Institution, (name of college) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission in any CTE Program.”

The following is a sample Annual Notification:

Southern Regional Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and offers the following career and technical education programs for all regardless of race, color, creed, or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

The two-year technical college offers associate degree and diploma’s in the following areas: Accounting, Air Conditioning Technology, Automotive Technology, Barbering, Business Management, Business Technology, Carpentry, Civil Engineering, Computer Support Specialist, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Drafting, Early Childhood Care and Education, Echocardiography, Electrical Systems, EMS Professions, General Business, Health Information Management, Industrial Systems, Interdisciplinary Studies, Land, Forest, Wildlife Management, Marketing Management, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Networking Specialist, Nursing, Paramedicine, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care, Social Work, Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, and Welding and Joining Technology.

A number of specialty technical certificate of credits are also offered at Southern Regional Technical College including Commercial Truck Driving, Electrical Lineworker, CNC Specialist, Esthetician, Phlebotomy Technician, and many more. Persons seeking further information concerning the career and technical education offerings and specific prerequisite criteria for admission to these programs should contact the Southern Regional Technical College admissions office at 888-205-3449 or visit www.southernregional.edu.

Southern Regional Technical College offers additional services to students with limited English language skills or with disabilities so that they may benefit from these programs. Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admissions in any CTE Program. For additional information regarding these services, your rights, grievance procedures, or the College’s nondiscrimination policies please contact:

Southern Regional Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Responsibility:
The Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Director of Marketing and Public Relations have the overall responsibility for ensuring this procedure is implemented.

References:
SBTCSG Policy 2.1.1: Statement of Equal Opportunity
TCSG Procedure 2.1.1p: Statement of Equal Opportunity

Status:
Adopted: 11-04-2014
Implemented: 07-01-2015
Revised: 05-17-2016
Revised: 06-28-2016
Revised: 11-21-2016
Revised: 08-06-2019
Revised: 08-20-2020
Revised: 03-03-2022
Revised: 10-04-2022
Revised: 07-12-2023
Revised: 08-09-2023