Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

The Board of Trustees of Howard Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity through its employment practices, educational programs, admissions and the many services it offers to the community. The board of trustees has committed the college to undertake an affirmative action program to enhance equality of opportunity and the recruitment of minorities. It is the policy of the college to abide by all applicable requirements of county, state, and federal law so that no person shall be discriminated against or otherwise harassed on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, color, ancestry or national origin, age, political opinion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, occupation, source of income, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, familial status, or physical or mental disability of otherwise qualified individuals. The college will adhere to applicable laws and regulations affecting affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.