2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

mission is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education.
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970,
Chicago, IL , 60601-2208, (312) 553-9355. This is a specialized accrediting agency.
The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970,
Chicago, IL , 60601, (312) 553-9355. This is a specialized accrediting agency.
The Dental Hygiene and the Dental Assisting Programs are accredited by the
American Dental Association: Commission on Dental Accreditation, 211 East Chicago
Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 440-4653. This is a specialized accrediting
agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The Emergency Medical Services Program is accredited by the Pennsylvania
Department of Health, Division of EMS Services, PO Box 90, Harrisburg, PA 17108-
0090, (717) 787-8740.
The Child Development Program received the National Early Childhood Associate
Degree Approval from the National Association for the Education of Young
Children in 2002. It is one of two programs in the country to be approved to date.
All curricula are approved for the training of veterans in accordance with Federal
Laws governing veteran’s education benefits.
The College is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Statement of Nondiscrimination
Personnel at Luzerne County Community College have a moral and legal obligation
to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community.
The administration will ensure that this moral and legal commitment is
fully implemented through compliance with relevant federal laws, state statutes,
and municipal ordinances prohibiting discrimination.
The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure
that students, applicants and employees are not discriminated against on the basis
of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin,
religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership, use of a
guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap of
any individual, or any other protected classification in the administration of its
educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of
reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has
filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a complaint, or
otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary
action. Inquiries may be directed to the Associate Dean/Human Resources
at 570-740-0393.
Complaint Procedure
Luzerne County Community College has an internal procedure providing for
prompt and equitable resolution of discrimination complaints. This policy applies
to any full or part-time administrative, faculty, or classifed staff member or student
and, for the purposes of this policy, any member of the board of trustees.
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