Non-discrimination Policy - 63.01
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This non-discrimination policy applies to and includes, but is not limited to, employment practices, educational programs, student admissions, and access to services. The college abides by all applicable requirements of county, state, and federal law prohibiting discrimination. Sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 includes sexual misconduct, which is described in college policy 63.01D, Sexual Misconduct.
All members of the college community are expected to abide by this non-discrimination policy and county, state, and federal requirements. Those persons charged with a violation of this policy, if substantiated, may be subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal, in addition to the penalties imposed under state and federal law.
In addition, the college goes beyond avoiding overt discrimination and will help employees become aware of and to recognize more covert and subtle forms of discrimination and removes institutional barriers to equity.
Fairness for All Marylanders Act
Definitions
Ethnicity or race is used operationally to mean the voluntary self-disclosure of ethnic or racial designations used by Howard County, the State of Maryland, or the federal government to help avoid discriminatory practices. Individuals may obtain specific ethnic or racial designations currently used by the county, state, or federal government from the office of human resources.
Freedom of political opinion includes participation in politics or political campaigns and the free expression of ideas; however, it does not include the ability to engage in political activity while on the job during working hours, advocacy to overthrow the government by unconstitutional and violent means, or an obligation to contribute or render political services by employees. For students, it does not include the ability to engage in activity that violates the rights of others or is otherwise unlawful.
Sexual orientation is a person's identity in relation to the gender or genders to which they are sexually attracted.
Gender identity or expression means a person’s self-identified gender..
Physical appearance means outward appearance of a person regarding hair style, facial hair, physical characteristics, or manner of dress. It does not relate to a requirement of cleanliness, uniforms, or prescribed attire, when uniformly applied, for admittance to a public accommodation or to a class of employees.
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