Equal Opportunity Notice of Non-Discrimination

Lake Land College is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment that promotes equal opportunity and that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is the policy of Lake Land College not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, traits of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, association with a person with a disability, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender-related identity and expression, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, parental status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, work authorization status, citizenship status, family responsibilities, actual or perceived decisions regarding reproductive health, or on any other basis protected by applicable federal and state law. This policy applies to any individual who participates in, or attempts to participate in, any College programs, activities or services.

The following campus office is assigned the responsibility for ensuring compliance with this policy as well as federal and state law concerning equal opportunity and access:

      Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator

      Human Resources Office, Lensink Hall, Office #2

      (217) 234-5210; humanresources@lakelandcollege.edu

Board Policy 11.04.01 Prohibiting Sex-Based Misconduct, covers prohibited conduct under the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) and provides information regarding grievance procedures for complaints and/or reports of sex-based misconduct. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be addressed to the Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Board Policy 11.04 Discrimination and Harassment provides information regarding grievance procedures for complaints and/or reports alleging discrimination or harassment other than sex-based misconduct.

Procedures for reporting or filing complaints regarding conduct that may constitute discrimination or harassment, including sex-based misconduct under Title IX, can be obtained through Counseling Services or Human Resources. In addition, these offices will maintain current copies of applicable laws, regulations, and policies.