Prohibition of Harassment and Discrimination (Board Policy 1.7)
Lincoln Land Community College (the "College") is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from all forms of harassment and discrimination against a person because of their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, order of protection status, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, political affiliation, or any other such status protected by the provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act or other applicable laws (Board Policy 1.7).
Harassment and discrimination are prohibited under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Illinois Human Rights Act. Any individual who believes they have experienced harassment, discrimination, or unreasonable denial of an educational or employment benefit based on an actual or perceived protected status may seek redress through this policy as outlined in the procedures. Claims of discrimination on the basis of sex that fall under Board Policy 1.25: Prohibition of Sex Discrimination should be pursued under that policy and it's accompanying procedures. Inquires and/or grievances may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, the Illinois Department of Human Rights or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Discrimination by a student or employee shall be cause for disciplinary action including, but not limited to, expulsion of the student or termination of the employee. The preponderance of evidence shall be used in determining whether a violation of this policy has occurred. Retaliation for making a good-faith complained of harassment or discrimination or for participating in an investigation is also prohibited by law.
Individuals are encouraged to report alleged incidents of harassment and discrimination to the appropriate reporting official below:
Employee Reporting Official:
Director, Employment and Benefits
Location: Menard Hall, Room 1225
Phone: 217-786-2258
Email: EOCO@llcc.edu
Student Reporting Official:
Compliance and Prevention Coordinator
Location: Menard Hall, Room 1127
Phone: 217-786-3682
Email: StudentRights@llcc.edu