Consistent with its mission and values, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC or College) is committed to creating an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. To that end, it is GRCC’s policy and practice to provide equal educational, employment and other opportunities to all individuals.
GRCC specifically prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and/or local laws, rules or regulations (“applicable laws”).
GRCC's prohibition against discrimination and harassment applies to all GRCC education programs or opportunities, activities, services and employment.
Further, GRCC expressly prohibits any form of retaliation against any person for engaging in any activity protected under GRCC policy or any applicable law, rule or regulation (including reporting or making a complaint regarding a potential violation of this policy, or participating in an investigation related to this policy).
Non-Discrimination Policy
GRCC addresses allegations of violations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under 6.2 Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Equal Opportunity. The full text of this policy can be located on GRCC's policies website.
Contact
Reports regarding alleged violations of this policy (including all circumstances where mandatory reporting requirements exist) should be provided to the Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance & Title IX
Coordinator:
Lisa Thomas, Ed.D.
Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
Bostwick Office Suites
titleix@grcc.edu or lisathomas2@grcc.edu
(616) 234-4999 or (616) 234-2353