Human Resources Office

WNC Non-Discrimination Statement

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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 may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator & Director of Human Resources:(775) 445-4235, Western Nevada College, 2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703; AND/OR the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights,1-800-421-3481, ocr@ed.gov.

Information pertaining to the college's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the college will respond can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook,Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 14.

(Rev. 4/22)