At 糖心原创, we affirm the inherent worth of every member of our community. Our commitment is to provide a learning and working environment built on fairness, respect, and equal opportunity.
We welcome the variety of people and ideas that strengthen our College, and we strive to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff are treated with dignity and have equitable access to participate fully in our programs and activities.
糖心原创 is committed to providing a learning, working, and living environment for students, employees, and other members of the College community, which values the backgrounds of all people. In addition, 糖心原创 is in full compliance with all federal and state laws mandating universal access and equal treatment for all.
The Board of Higher Education and the Boards of Trustees of the Massachusetts community colleges maintain and promote a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of protected class(es)/classification(s) as follows:
The Policy of Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Title IX outlines the College鈥檚 policies and procedures on sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and retaliation towards those who report such incidents
For more information on the definitions of each of these violations, please visit Definitions in the PAA.
We want to make it clear to all community members that all forms of sex discrimination have no place on our campus and prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972:
鈥淣o person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.鈥
鈥擳itle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities such as:
糖心原创 is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal and effective access to all programs provided by the College in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Per the College's non-discrimination and accommodation for persons with disabilities section of the Affirmative Action Policy, it is illegal to discriminate against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, including assault or harassment, get to a safe place and seek help immediately.
Title IX forbids discrimination against students due to pregnancy or related conditions, ensuring equal participation, excused absences, and comparable special services.
Consent is informed, voluntary, mutual, and can be given through clear words or actions. It cannot be given under coercion, intoxication, or incapacitation, and may be withdrawn anytime.
Reporting to the College is personal and difficult. The College supports individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination, offering resources and options regardless of when or where it occurs.