Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination Policy

Policy Information
Policy Type Human Resources
Policy Number: 3.7.2
Date Policy Issued: November 30, 2005

Policy Owner: Office of the President

Policy Statement:

Manhattan Area Technical College adheres to all federal, state, and local civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment and education. The College does not discriminate in its admissions practices, employment practices, or educational programs or activities based on sex, except as may be permitted by law.

NOTE: Our Title IX policy is currently under review and will be updated following final injunction rulings and legal guidance from the state of Kansas. We are committed to compliance with all legal standards and will provide further updates as soon as they become available.

Policy Rational:

As a college of federal financial assistance for education activities, College is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) to ensure that all its education programs and activities do not discriminate based on sex. Sex includes sex, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or related conditions. Sex discrimination is prohibited under Title IX and by College Policy, and it includes sex-based harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking, quid pro quo harassment, hostile environment harassment, disparate treatment, and disparate impact.

Full PDF of Policy
Forms and Procedures

Report Civil Rights and Title IX Discrimination

Policy Updates & Revision History

Date: February 12, 2007
Date: July 15, 2008
Date: May 28, 2009
Date: July 1, 2011
Date: December 2, 2020
Type of Action: Revision
Date: February 24, 2024
Type of Action: Revision

Update Comments: The policy was revised to align with ATIXA's "One Policy, Two Procedures" model, which separates processes for handling complaints based on the identity of the responding party (e.g., students vs. employees). This approach enhances clarity by applying a single overarching policy with distinct procedural paths, ensuring consistent standards while allowing tailored responses for different campus groups. The update promotes transparency, compliance, and a more streamlined process for all parties involved.

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