Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Equal Opportunity

Bristol Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender age or handicap in admission, access or treatment of its programs and activities. Applicants for admission and employment, students, employees, and referrals of applicants for admission, and employment with questions or complaints about compliance with Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Department of Education Amendments of 1972, and Age Discrimination Act of 1975, should contact the Vice President of Human Resources and Affirmative Action, Tafa Awolaju, Hudnall Administration Building, D208c at (508 678-2811, ext. 2194. Or, contact the Assistant Secretary of the Office Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202, or the Regional Director for the Office of Civil rights, Region One, Boston, MA 02109. Those with questions or complaints regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 should contact the Director of Counseling, Michael Bensink, Commonwealth College Center, G209, at (508) 678-2811, ext. 2227. TDD:677-1203.

Affirmative Action

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Massachusetts Community Colleges Policy on Affirmative Action - Affirmative Action Policy
The Community Colleges have carefully developed and outlined the major elements of an effective Affirmative Action Plan with the understanding that a successful plan requires more than the knowledge of laws, regulations and current government requirements. It demands leadership, vision, and commitment to fully comprehend what challenges Community Colleges face in preparing students for the twenty-first century.