Human Resources Office

Anti-Discrimination Statement

The Nevada System of Higher Education is guided by the principle that there shall be no difference in the treatment of persons because of race, religion, color, age, sex (including a pregnancy related condition), sexual orientation, military status or military obligations, disability (whether actual or perceived by others to have a disability including veterans with service connected disabilities, or national origin, and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. This extends to individuals who experience discrimination (including antisemitism) based on their actual or perceived: (i) shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics; or (ii) citizenship or residency in a country with a dominant religion or distinct religious identity. Similarly, there shall be no difference in the treatment of persons who file charges of discrimination or harassment, participate in a discrimination or harassment proceeding, or otherwise oppose discrimination or harassment. This principle is applicable to every member of the Nevada System of Higher Education community, both students and employed personnel at every level, and to all units, facilities, and services of the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Western Nevada College (WNC) and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) are committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion. Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, WNC will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

(B/R 8/24)

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination and harassment may be referred to WNC's Title IX Coordinator:

Melody Duley at TitleIX@wnc.edu or (775) 445-4235
Western Nevada College
2201 West College Parkway
Bristlecone Building, Room 157
Carson City, NV 89703

AND/OR the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 1-800-421-3481.

For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity & Title IX page.

(Rev. 10/24)