Hawkeye Community College is committed to maintaining an educational and work environment in which students, faculty, and staff can work together in an atmosphere free of discrimination, harassment, exploitation, or intimidation.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Hawkeye Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; political affiliation; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint.
Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, (319) 296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, (319) 296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@poscoop.com or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination
The College gives notice of our nondiscrimination policies and practices to it's stakeholders every year in July. The Hawkeye Community College Nondiscrimination Statement applies to all programs and services offered including all Career and Technical Education Programs and Liberal Arts AA and AS Degree Programs. See the Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Complaint Policy
A complaint or grievance procedure is available if you feel a Hawkeye Community College policy or practice is improper, unfair, results in an unsatisfactory learning environment, or there has been a deviation from, misinterpretation of, or a misapplication of, a practice or policy.
When regular communication channels and approaches have failed, students can file a complaint with the Dean of Students by completing the Student Complaint Form [pdf] and giving the form to the Student Services office or emailing the completed form to Deanofstudents@poscoop.com.
To the extent a more specific policy or procedure of Hawkeye Community College applies to the Complaint, it may be referred for handling under the applicable policy or procedure.
Also see Filing Complaints with Accreditor, State Agency, or Other Relevant Official.
Affirmative Action Plan
Hawkeye Community College has established and implemented an Affirmative Action Plan to reflect its ethical and legal pledge to comply with laws and regulations requiring Equal Educational Opportunity, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Affirmative Action.
Educational Equity Statement
Hawkeye Community College is committed to equity and diversity in educational services and employment practices.
College curriculum, programs, and services will promote respect and appreciation for cultural diversity and inclusion with an awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals as members of a global society.
College employees have a responsibility to contribute to an environment for learning and working that encourages and enhances the valuing of equity, enthusiasm for diversity, and passion for respectful interaction.
Hawkeye Community College is committed to maintaining an educational and work environment in which students, faculty, and staff can work together in an atmosphere free of discrimination, harassment, exploitation, or intimidation.
Hawkeye Community College has developed and implemented an Affirmative Action Plan to demonstrate an ethical and legal commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. The Plan is designed to advance the representation and utilization of protected class members and to prevent discrimination. The Plan is periodically reviewed and revised in an evolving process to continually and optimally promote equity in educational services and employment practices at Hawkeye Community College.
Hawkeye Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; political affiliation or belief in its employment practices; educational programs and activities; admission procedures; outreach and recruitment; counseling and guidance; testing; selection, placement, appointment, and referral; or promotion/retention. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. In addition, discrimination and/or retaliation of or against an individual because of an association with someone with an aforementioned protected characteristic or for reporting discrimination is also prohibited. Prohibited forms of sex-based discrimination include sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation, as well as domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Any person has the right to file a complaint alleging non-compliance by Hawkeye Community College with College, State, or Federal policies or regulations requiring non-discrimination in educational services and employment.
Inquiries or complaints related to this Educational Equity Statement may be made to:
Equity coordinator and Title IX coordinator for employees, Hawkeye Community College 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo, IA 50701, 319-296-4405 or 800-670-4769, ext. 4405
Title IX coordinator for students, Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo, IA 50701, 319-296-4448, or 800-670-4769, ext. 4448