“ Procedures and Statements of Non-Discrimination
概述
This information is provided both to inform and remind the College community of the institution’s obligation not to discriminate against students on the basis of pregnancy, 分娩及相关情况.
Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate against persons on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities. 第九条禁止歧视 on the basis of sex—including pregnancy and related conditions—in educational programs and activities that are eligible for federal funding.
医疗事假
美国.S. Department of Education regulations concerning pregnancy and related conditions provide that a college that is a recipient of federal funding shall not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy or recovery from these conditions. 在教育的情况下 institution does not maintain a leave policy for its students (as in the case of “), or in the event that a student does not otherwise qualify for an institutional leave under the policy, the institution is required to treat such conditions as justification for a leave of absence for so long a period of time as is deemed medically necessary 由学生的医生.
This means that Washtenaw Community College must give all students who might be, are, or have been pregnant the same access to school programs and educational opportunities 其他学生都有. Absences due to medical conditions relating to pregnancy must be excused for as long as medically necessary. 这个学生必须得到 opportunity to make up missed work, with the goal of having the student graduate on time; if possible, and if desired by the student. 这些规则比任何教室都重要 based attendance policy/practices regarding allowable numbers of absences.
Faculty, staff, and administrators should not tell students that they have to drop or withdraw out of their classes or programs or change their educational plans due 怀孕或相关情况. 鉴于这一法律要求，它 is critical that faculty and staff who deal with students are knowledgeable about their obligations to students in this situation.
为怀孕学生提供协助
- For medically excused absences, pregnant students should contact the Dean of Students Office in SC275 for further assistance and information call 734-973-3328 或电子邮件 (电子邮件保护).
- For accommodations, pregnant students should contact 学习ing Support Services in LA115.
Request Pregnant Student Information/Adjustments
NOTE: The pregnant student must request any adjustments they are seeking for absences due to medical necessity related to their pregnancy. 鼓励怀孕的学生 to seek assistance for excused absences or accommodations as quickly as possible. It is anticipated and expected that pregnant students will act proactively in communicating the situation with their instructor(s) and if excused time is needed, with the Dean 学生办公室. Some options and accommodations cannot be retroactively applied and some classes have limited adjustments that can be made. 怀孕学生求职 adjustments and assistance as the medical situation arises will have better options than those notifying the College after the situation is over. 等待提供 documentation of excused time until the end of the semester or after the semester has ended will severely reduce what assistance the College can offer. 缓考 under Title IX do not follow the same definitions as employment processes such as the FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) or ‘maternity leave’.
怀孕学生申诉程序
Pregnant students who wish to voice their concern or file a complaint should contact the Dean 学生办公室 in SC 275 for further assistance and information call at 734-973-3328 或电邮至 (电子邮件保护).
ADA/EEO/Title IX/Section 504 Compliance Statements Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or veteran status in provision of its educational programs and services or in employment opportunities and benefits. “ is committed to compliance in all of its activities and services with the requirements of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Public Act 453, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Public Act 220, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Inquiries concerning programs and services as they relate to Title IX and Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to the VP Student Services, Room SC 251, Student Center Building, 734-677-5477.
Inquiries regarding compliance in employment should be directed to the Vice President 劳动关系 & Chief Human Resources Officer in the Office of Human Resource Management, 商业教育大楼120室 734-973-3497. Inquiries concerning access to facilities should be directed to the AVP Facilities Operations, Room PO 112, Plant Operations Building, 734-677-5322.