Equal Opportunity Statement of Compliance

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This non-discrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

For Title IX:

Christy Rikard, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Ogeechee Technical College

One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd.

Office 198C, JEK Building

Statesboro, GA 30458

Phone 912.486.7607

titleix@ogeecheetech.edu

For ADA/Section 504:

Sabrina Burns, Disability and Special Populations Coordinator

Ogeechee Technical College

One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd.

Office 189, JEK Building

Statesboro, GA 30458

Phone 912.486.7211

adacoordinator@ogeecheetech.edu

If an individual with a disability needs this catalog in an alternative format, please contact the Disability and Special Populations Coordinator at 912.486.7211.