Staff HR Policy D-702.00
Institutional Effectiveness Criterion: Culture

Non-Discrimination Policy

It shall be the policy of Northwestern Michigan College to comply with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and to comply with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. and Michigan Department of Education. Northwestern Michigan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran's status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding.

Any alleged violation of this Policy of Non-Discrimination must be processed as a complaint in accordance with the Northwestern Michigan College Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Staff Procedure (D-702.01).

The Northwestern Michigan College policy of nondiscrimination shall not be construed as creating a cause of action based upon discrimination in addition to those causes of action provided by state and federal law.

For employment questions, concerns or complaints, contact one of the addresses below:

  • Associate Vice President of Human Resources
    University Center
    Northwestern Michigan College
    2200 Dendrinos Drive, Suite 110
    Traverse City, Michigan 49684
    (231) 995-1342
  • Total Rewards Coordinator
    University Center
    Northwestern Michigan College
    2200 Dendrinos Drive, Suite 110
    Traverse City, Michigan 49684
    (231) 995-1350

For student questions, concerns, or complaints, contact one of the addresses below:

  • Vice President for Student Services and Technologies
    Preston N. Tanis Building
    Northwestern Michigan College
    1701 E. Front Street
    Traverse City, Michigan 49686
    (231) 995-1671
  • Vice President for Educational Services
    Preston N. Tanis Building
    Northwestern Michigan College
    1701 E. Front Street
    Traverse City, Michigan 49686
    (231) 995-1373

Any inquiry may also be directed to one of the addresses below:

  • Michigan Civil Rights Commission
    Capital Tower Building
    110 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 800
    Lansing, MI 48933
    Phone: (517) 335-3165
    Fax: (517) 241-0546
    TTY: (517) 241-1965
    http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
    131 M Street, NE
    Washington, D.C. 20507
    Phone: 1-800-669-4000
    TTY: 1-800-669-6820
    ASL Video Phone: 1-844-234-5122
    https://www.eeoc.gov
  • Detroit Field Office (EEOC)
    Patrick V. McNamara Building
    477 Michigan Avenue, Room 865
    Detroit, MI 48226
    Phone: (1-800) 774-0020
    TTY: (1-800) 669-6820
    ASL Video Phone: 1-844-234-5122
    https://www.eeoc.gov/detroit/

For matters concerning employment, the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, in conjunction with the appropriate faculty and staff, is responsible for the development and publication of any procedures or guidelines that may be necessary to administer this policy effectively.

For matters concerning students, the Vice President for Educational Services, in conjunction with the appropriate faculty and staff, is responsible for the development and publication of any procedures or guidelines that may be necessary to administer this policy effectively.

If any provision(s) of this policy or set of bylaws conflicts with laws applicable to Northwestern Michigan College, including the Community College Act of 1966, the Freedom of Information Act, or the Open Meetings Act, as each may be amended from time to time, such laws shall control and supersede such provision(s).

Initially adopted as D-1104.00 and D-1104.01 December 9, 1996
Revised June 15, 2004-Statement of Means separated from Statement of Principle
Revised by incorporating paragraphs from D-1104.00 and D-1104.01 and renumbered D-503.01 December 20, 2006
Renumbered D-701.01from D-503.01 (Operations) July 27, 2010
Renumbered D.702.00 November 3, 2010
Revised April 21, 2023