Non-Discrimination Policy

Alvernia College complies with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws in the administration of its educational programs and services and in its employment relationships.

We are committed to equality. Continued and responsible growth of our College will result from enhancing and utilizing the abilities of all individuals to their fullest extent practical within the framework of our environment. All employment decisions will advance the principle of equal employment opportunity. In addition, personnel activities such as recruitment, interviewing, selection, promotion, training, benefits, transfers, lay-offs, demotion and discipline shall be administered according to good business practices, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, Executive Orders concerning equal employment opportunity, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations and guidelines, all of which require that all persons have equal employment opportunities and strictly prohibit discriminatory and harassment practices.

The Human Resources Office will be charged with the responsibility to maintain the necessary programs, records and reports to comply with all government regulations, and with the goals and objectives of our equal employment opportunity and action program. Any employee, student, or applicant of this College who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment or recruiting should contact the Human Resources Office to pursue the proper discrimination complaint procedure.

Harassment Policy

Alvernia College strives to maintain an environment where all employees and students are free from harassment. The College will not tolerate harassment of any type. No employee or student will be discriminated or retaliated against for bringing alledged issues of harassment to the attention of the College, and employees and students are encouraged to do so. The President has appointed an EEO/Sexual Harassment Committee to assist employees and students in determining if they have grounds for an EEO or sexual harassment complaint. This committee has been trained in issues involving EEO and sexual harassment. The members of this committee are posted on the bulletin board outside the Human Resources Office.

Updated: February 3, 2006

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