Student Handbook - Hillsborough Community College

EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITYAND EDUCATIONAL EQUITYHillsborough Community College is an equal access/equal opportunity employer thatmakes employment and education-related decisions without regard to race, color, gender,religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other biasthat is or may be prohibited by laws. In addition, the college does not discriminate inemployment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. HCC is committedto equitable treatment for all students and employees and to a learning and workingenvironment free of discrimination and harassment for current as well as futurestudents and employees. The college provides equal educational opportunities forquali ed individuals with disabilities and complies with, as well as, supports the Americanswith Disabilities Act.HCC’s Equity Of cer ensures compliance with federal and state laws prohibitingdiscrimination and sexual harassment.Employees and students who believe they have been a victim of discrimination or sexualharassment should contact:Dr. Joan B. HolmesSpecial Assistant to the President for Equity and Special ProgramsDr. Gwendolyn W. Stephenson-District Administration Center39 Columbia DriveTampa, Florida 33606Telephone: 813-253- 7037Email: www.hccfl.edu/dao/equity--diversity-office.aspx203