Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

Promoting Fairness, Access, and Inclusion for All

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Atlantic Cape Community College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

Atlantic Cape does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived: race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, political belief or affiliation, source of income, place of business, residence, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran), domestic violence victim status, height, weight, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. This includes protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process within the institution, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human/civil rights agencies.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment and educational access. Any member of the Atlantic Cape community whose actions unreasonably interfere with or limit the educational, employment, or social access, benefits, and/or opportunities of any member of the College community, guest, or visitor on the basis of a protected characteristic is in violation of this policy.

Atlantic Cape Community College is committed to maintaining compliance with the following laws:

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 – 29 U.S.C. 621-634
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 – 42 U.S.C 12101 et seq.
Civil Rights Act of 1966 – 42 U.S.C 1981
Civil Rights Act of 1991 – 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq. – 42 U.S.C. 1981, 1989, 2000e, 12101 et seq.
Equal Pay Act of 1963 – 29 U.S.C. 206 (d)
Executive Order 11246 – 30 Fed. Reg. 12319
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1968 – 29 U.S.C 201-219
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination – N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.
New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law – N.J.S.A 34:11-56a et seq.
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 – 29 U.S.C 651-678
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – 29 U.S.C. 701-796i, 793-794, Section 503
Revenue Sharing Act of 1972 – 31 U.S.C. 6716-6722
Title IX Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended by the Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX) – 20 U.S.C. 1681-1686
Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964 – 42 U.S.C. 2000d
Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1964 – 42 U.S.C. 2000e
Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974 – 38 U.S.C. 2011-2012

For students, inquiries regarding Title IX services may be directed to Nancy A. Porfido at (609) 343-5095. Questions regarding ADA services (Section 504) may be directed to the Director, Center for Accessibility.

For employees and the general public, inquiries regarding civil rights compliance may be directed to the Executive Director of Human Resources. The College remains engaged in an ongoing effort to comply with ADA, Title IX, and all civil rights legislation and regulations.