It is the policy of Southwestern Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status.
This institution shall provide program activities, and curriculum and instructional resources which will reflect the racial and cultural diversity present in the United States, as well as, the variety of careers, roles, and lifestyles open to both men and women in our society. One of the objectives of its programs, curriculum, services and teaching strategies is to reduce stereotyping and to eliminate bias. The curriculum, programs and services shall foster respect and appreciation for the cultural diversity found in our country and an awareness of the rights, duties and responsibilities of each individual as a member of a pluralistic society.
In addition to arts and sciences college transfer courses, Southwestern Community College offers career and technical education programs in the following areas of study:
- Accounting
- Accounting and Information Technology
- Administrative Office Management
- Agricultural Business
- Applied Engineering Technology
- Auto Collision Repair/Refinish
- Automotive Repair Technology
- Business Administration
- Carpentry and Building Trades
- Computer Networking and Information Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Crop Production
- Early Childhood Education
- Electrical Technology
- Graphic Design
- Livestock Production
- Management Information Systems
- Nurse Assisting
- Nursing*
- Paraeducator
- Professional Music
- Welding Technology
*Admissions requirements for the nursing program may be located at: www.swcciowa.edu/nursingadmissions
Southwestern Community College will take steps to assure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the recipient’s CTE programs.
It is the policy of the college to affirmatively recruit women and men, members of diverse racial or ethnic groups and persons with disabilities for job categories where they are underrepresented. A fair and supportive environment will be provided for all students and employees.
Employees, applicants for employment, applicants for enrollment, students, and their parents shall have the right to file a formal complaint alleging noncompliance with federal and state regulations requiring nondiscrimination in educational programs and employment.
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact: Lana Bartmess, Director of Human Resources/Equity/Title IX Coordinator (faculty or staff), Southwestern Community College, 1501 W. Townline St., Creston, IA 50801, phone, 641.782.1456, or email,
Protected Classes (defined by authority) | |||
Federal Authority | Protected Class | Iowa Authority | Protected Class |
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 34 CFR Part 100 | Race, Color, National Origin | Iowa Code §216.9 (Programs and Employment) | Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Creed, Religion |
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 34 CFR Part 106 | Sex | ||
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 34 CFR Part 104 | Disability | Iowa Code § 216.9(d) (Programs) | Actual or potential parental, family, or marital status |
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 28 CFR Part 35 | Disability | ||
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 34 CFR Part 110 | Age | Iowa Code § 216.6 (Employment) |
Includes the protected classes covered under §216.9 and adds “sex” to those classes |
OCR Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination in Vocational Education Programs, 1979 | Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Disability |
Updated by Southwestern Human Resources August 2024
En Español
Declaración de política de equidad
Es política de Southwestern Community College no discriminar en sus programas, actividades o empleo por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, orientación sexual, identidad de género, credo, religión y condición real o potencial. familia, paternidad o estado civil.
Esta institución proporcionará programas de actividades, currículo y recursos de instrucción que reflejen la diversidad racial y cultural presente en los Estados Unidos, así como la variedad de carreras, roles y estilos de vida abiertos tanto para hombres como para mujeres en nuestra sociedad. . Uno de los objetivos de sus programas, planes de estudio, servicios y estrategias de enseñanza es reducir los estereotipos y eliminar los prejuicios. El currículo, los programas y los servicios fomentarán el respeto y aprecio por la diversidad cultural de nuestro país y la conciencia de los derechos, deberes y responsabilidades de cada individuo como miembro de una sociedad pluralista.
- Contabilidad
- Contabilidad y Tecnologías de la Información
- Tecnología de Oficina Administrativa
- Negocios Agrícola
- Reparación de Colisión y Repintado de Automóviles
- Tecnología de Reparación de Automóviles
- La Administración de Empresas
- Oficios de Carpintería y Construcción
- Justicia Penal
- Producción de Cultivos
- Educación de la Primera Infancia
- Tecnología Eléctrica
- Diseño Gráfico
- Producción Ganadera
- Redes informáticas y tecnología de la información
- Sistemas de Información de Gestión
- Tecnología de ingeniería aplicada
- Asistente de Enfermería
- *Enfermería
- Música Profesional
- Tecnología de Soldadura
Clases protegidas (definidas por la autoridad) | |||
Autoridad Federal
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Clase protegida
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Autoridad de Iowa
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Clase protegida
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Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, 34 CFR Parte 100 |
Raza, Color, Origen Nacional
Sexo
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Código de Iowa §216.9 (Programas y
Empleo)
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Raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, Orientación sexual, Identidad de Género, Credo, Religión
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Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972, 34 CFR Parte 106
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Sex | ||
Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación, 34 CFR Parte 104
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Discapacidad
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Código de Iowa § 216.9(d) (Programas)
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El estado de la familia actual o potencial, parental, o civil
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Título II de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), 28 CFR Parte 35
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Discapacidad
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Ley de Discriminación por Edad de 1975, 34 CFR Parte 110
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Edad |
Código de Iowa § 216.6 (Empleo)
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Incluye las clases protegidas cubiertas por §216.9 y agrega "sexo" a esas clases
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Directrices de la OCR para eliminar la discriminación en los programas de educación vocacional, 1979
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Raza, Color, Origen Nacional, Sexo, Discapacidad
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Updated by Southwestern Human Resources September 2024