Statement of Non-Discrimination and Compliance

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate 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. 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) admissions, scholarships, loans, student life and athletics. It also encompasses the employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. The TCSG 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 has been designed to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX - Eulish Kinchens, Odom Center, Room 107, 229.931.2249 (Hearing Impaired) 229.931.2854

Section 504 and ADA - Jennifer Robinson, 900 South GA Tech Pkwy, Americus, GA 31709, Odom Center, Room 200, jennifer.robinson@southgatech.edu,229.931.2595, (Hearing Impaired) 229.931.2854

Sexual Harassment - Eulish Kinchens, Odom Center, Room 107, 229.931.2249; or ekinchens@southgatech.edu,(Hearing Impaired) 229.931.2854

Trainings:

SGTC has participated in the following training courses per Title IX requirements.

SGTC is committed to ensuring that all members of our campus community understand their rights and responsibilities under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The College provides comprehensive training for students, faculty, and staff to prevent and respond to sex-based discrimination, harassment, and violence.