2.1.1sr - SRTC Procedure: Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Technical College System of Georgia and its associated colleges are subject to rules and regulations that require wide distribution of the Equal Opportunity Policy. As such, it is imperative that all publications, marketing material, and advertising used to promote the technical college system, or any individual college comply with the following guidelines for using disclaimer statements.

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

All disclaimer statements must be followed by contact information for each college’s Title IX and Section 504 coordinator(s). Contact information includes name, title, email address, office address, and phone number. The name may be omitted in publications that are rarely printed such as the college catalog; however, items that are easily changed, such as those posted online, should always include the name of the coordinators.

A. Institutional Publications and Communications

For all college catalogs, student handbooks, employee handbooks, 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 statement may be used:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Southern Regional Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following person(s) have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Darbie Raines and Mary Beth Watson. At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX (student complaints) and Section 504 Coordinator is Darbie Raines, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4145, davera@southernregional.edu. The Title VI, VII, and Title IX (employee complaints) Coordinator is Mary Beth Watson, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4207, mwatson@southernregional.edu.

In some cases, this abbreviated statement may be used:

As set forth in its student catalog, Southern Regional Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

If limited space will result in an exceedingly small font, please use this abbreviated statement to comply with OCR regulations:

Southern Regional Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”).

B. Small Format Advertising (outdoor, radio, and TV)

If the size or length of the advertising medium does not allow room for any of the above statements without accruing substantial additional cost, the following statement can be used. However, this shortened statement should be used sparingly if ever:

Equal Opportunity Institution

C. Annual Notification

Every year prior to the beginning of the Fall Semester, each college must run a notice in the local newspaper(s) including:

A statement that the college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age;
a brief summary of the college’s educational offerings;
admission criteria, and
Title IX and Section 504 coordinator(s) contact information

For example, “Southern Regional Technical College invites students who earn a prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply for [name of program]. As an Equal Opportunity Institution, Southern Regional Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”).”

Each notice should include a link to a website (e.g., website listed and QR code) detailing all Career and Technical Education (“CTE”) Program offerings. This webpage must contain a summary of each of these programs and the admissions criteria.

The following is a sample Annual Notification:

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.

Persons seeking further information concerning the career and technical education offerings and specific prerequisite criteria for admission to these programs should contact:

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: Darbie Raines or Mary Beth Watson.

At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX (student complaints) and Section 504 Coordinator is Darbie Raines, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4145, davera@southernregional.edu. The Title VI, VII, and Title IX (employee complaints) Coordinator is Mary Beth Watson, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4207, mwatson@southernregional.edu.

Responsibility:
The Director of Marketing and Public Relations has 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
Revised: 09-30-2024
Revised: 03-18-2025