Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination and Prohibition of Harassment Policy
The Chaffey Community College District is committed to providing equal educational
and employment opportunity. The District affirms its commitment with policies that
include fair and equitable treatment of students and employees, and prohibits discrimination
in its admission, access, and treatment in College programs and activities, and application
for and treatment in College employment on the basis of race, color, ethnic group
identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, religious creed, sex, physical
or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer), age, marital status, sexual
orientation or status as a Vietnam-era veteran.
In accordance with Title IX regulations, the District offers equal academic, occupational,
and extracurricular opportunities regardless of the sex/gender of the individual.
The Title IX Coordinators may be contacted via phone, email, or mail; their information can be found on the Title IX Coordinators page.
The District, authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant and alien students,
and, in accordance with Title 5 regulations, affirms that the lack of English language
skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District's programs.
Persons who seek information and/or resolution of alleged acts of unlawful discrimination,
retaliation, or harassment are directed to contact the District's Compliance Officer,
Dr. Tomeika Carter, Chaffey College, 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002;
telephone (909) 652-6536, email tomeika.carter@chaffey.edu.
Sexual Harassment Policy
It is the policy of the Chaffey Community College District to provide for all students
and employees, and educational, employment, and business environment free of all forms
of harassment, exploitation, intimidation, or unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct or communications
of a sexual nature as defined and otherwise prohibited by the California Fair Employment
and Housing Act, California Education Code, and State and Federal rules, regulations,
statutes and laws prohibiting sexual harassment and retaliation.
The District is strongly opposed to sexual harassment and expressly forbids sexual
harassment of its students and employees by faculty, managers, staff, students or
members of the general public. The College will take whatever appropriate action to
prevent, correct, and, if necessary, discipline inappropriate behavior.
Sexual harassment shall be immediately reported to the District's Compliance Officer,
Dr. Tomeika Carter, Human Resources, Chaffey College, 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga,
CA 91737-3002; telephone (909) 652-6536, email tomeika.carter@chaffey.edu or to any dean, director, or manager for immediate reporting to the District's Compliance
Officer, or designee. Every effort will be made to ensure that confidentiality is
maintained.
Academic Freedom
The District is committed to academic freedom, but recognizes that academic freedom does not allow sexual harassment or any other form of unlawful harassment or discrimination. The lecture, content, and discourse that are an intrinsic part of the course content shall, in no event, constitute sexual harassment or other form of unlawful harassment or discrimination. It is recognized that an essential function of education is a probing of received opinions and an exploration of ideas that may cause some students discomfort. It is further recognized that academic freedom ensures the faculty's right to teach and the student's right to learn. Finally, nothing in this policy shall be interpreted to prohibit bona fide academic requirements for a specific program, course or activity.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibits discrimination against
people with disabilities in employment, public services including public and private
transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications services.
Support services for students with disabilities are provided through Disability Programs
and Services. Anyone needing information about services for students with disabilities
should contact this office at (909) 652-6379 or TDD/TTY 909-466-2829, email dps.staff@chaffey.edu. The toll free numbers for the California Relay Service are 1-800-735-2929 or 1-877-735-2929
for TDD/TTY users. Employees (faculty, non-faculty, or student worker) requiring accommodations
should contact the Office of Human Resources, Julie Leggin, Interim Director, Safety
& Risk Management, at (909) 652-6550, email julie.leggin@chaffey.edu.
Section 504-Rehabilitation Act
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Chaffey College abides by
the regulation that "no otherwise handicapped individual" shall be excluded from participation
in programs and services offered by the College "solely by reason of the handicap."
The Director of the Disabilities, Programs and Services (DPS) Department serves as
504/508/ADA Coordinator and may provide information and answer questions regarding
access for students with disabilities. The may be reached at Chaffey College, Director,
DPS, 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002; or via telephone at (909)
652-6390, or via email dps.staff@chaffey.edu.
If a student has a complaint under the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act, the complaining party should first discuss the complaint with the individual(s)
involved or with the Chaffey College 504/508 and/or the ADA Coordinator. The 504/508,
ADA Coordinators will contact all parties concerned, if appropriate, and attempt to
reach resolution. Contact: (909) 652-6379, or dps.staff@ chaffey.edu. If the complaint cannot be resolved within ten working days, the complainant may
then proceed to file a formal complaint with the Office of Human Resources, Julie
Leggin, Interim Director, Safety & Risk Management, at (909) 652-6550, email julie.leggin@chaffey.edu.
