In this regard, all decisions involving the College community are based on individual merit, are free from unlawful discrimination in any form, and adhere to all applicable federal and state law. The College prohibits discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age (40 and over), order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation (including gender-related identity or expression), arrest or conviction record, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status (including unfavorable discharge from military service), or any other legally-protected characteristic. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admission, employment, and education, including access to and treatment in all College programs and activities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, after a decision on student admission has been made, prior to enrollment, each student applicant shall provide information about any criminal history and, upon request, authorize a criminal background check. The College may deny enrollment to any applicant whose criminal history, in the College鈥檚 sole discretion, could adversely affect campus security and safety. Additionally, the College reserves the right to refuse to hire individuals and to take adverse employment action against employees based on criminal conviction records, as provided by law.
Policy Details
- 抖阴pro follows all procedures as required by the Family Rights and Privacy Act.
- 抖阴pro is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
- 抖阴pro is an Equal Opportunity Educator / Employer.
- 抖阴pro is a charter member of and accredited by the .
- 抖阴pro is a member of the , the , the and the . It is also recognized by the and the 抖阴pro does not stand in loco parentis to its students. It accepts the State of Illinois and Federal policy that its students are fully functioning adults. Within its framework and tradition, 抖阴pro will continue to provide a caring environment in all of its academic and social life.
In addition to these policies, 抖阴pro has adopted the following diversity statement:
抖阴pro is committed to providing an environment in which all members of the college community will find support for their individual growth and development whatever their race/ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national/geographic origin, language use, socio-economic status, first generation status, veteran/military status, or political ideology. As we shape our campus community, the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion is expressed within policy, practices, programming, decision-making, strategic planning, and pedagogy. Under this multidimensional framework, 抖阴pro will strive to develop a pluralistic community that directly supports our commitment 鈥渢o the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts鈥� and to developing in our students 鈥渜ualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service."