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OFFICE OF DIVERSITY PROGRAMS

OVERVIEW


You will find an overview of the following topics on this page:


Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The goal of Los Angeles Community College District is to ensure equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Positive action will be taken to ensure that this non-discrimination policy is followed in all personnel practices, including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and pay practices.


Sexual harassment

The LACCD in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and District policy, prohibits sexual harassment against any student, faculty or staff.

Sexual harassment is one form of discrimination and it is generally defined as:

  • unwelcome sexual advances and/or
  • requests for sexual favors by a male or female

It is physical, verbal, or visual behavior that is sexual in nature, repeated, and interferes with your ability to study or work. It is conduct that has created a hostile or intimidating environment.

More details about sexual harassment are available here.


Discrimination

The LACCD in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and District policy, prohibits discrimination against any student, employee - faculty or staff, and applicant based on sex, sexual orientation, race, color, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (40 & above) and or veteran status.

More details about discrimination are available here.

Be informed, know your rights and responsibilities and read the LACCD's Discrimination Policy (link opens new browser window).


Who you can contact

The LACCD has people who can help you.

If you are located at one of the colleges we encourage you to contact your College Compliance Office.

If you are located at the District Office contact the Office of Diversity Programs.

You will get advice on:

  • Information regarding sexual harassment and/or discrimination.
  • What you can do if you believe that you are being sexually harassed or discriminated against and need assistance.
  • What you can do if you want to file either a sexual harassment or discrimination complaint.

Resources accessible from this site:


Other Resources

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a District program that provides employees and their covered family members confidential personal assistance for a wide range of concerns.

Help is available for personal relationships, legal and financial concerns, alcoholism and other drug problems, depression, job stress, coping with grief and loss, parenting concerns, physical abuse, compulsive gambling, or other personal concerns.

EAP services may be accessed on the Internet at www.integratedinsights.com (link opens new browser window) or by calling (800) 342-8111 at any time.

If you need further information regarding your rights and responsibilities regarding discrimination and harassment or you are not satisfied with the information you receive from the district office or any of the college campuses you might want to take a look at these other resources.