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Non-Discrimination

Virginia Highlands Community College is committed to diversity.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Virginia Highlands Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and educational opportunity. This policy specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities in educational and employment opportunities, programs and activities.  The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans. Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of any of these factors has no place in a learning or work environment and is prohibited.

Equal Opportunity Contact
Tiffany VanBuren
P.O. Box 828, Abingdon VA 24212
Phone: 276-739-2425
Email: tvanburen@vhcc.edu

 


 

Title IX Statement

(On Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking)

As a recipient of federal funds, Virginia Highlands Community College (the College or VHCC), is required to comply with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (“Title IX”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities, admission and employment.

Title IX Policy, Complaint Form, and Training

Title IX Contact
Karen Cheers
P.O. Box 828, Abingdon VA 24212
Phone: 276-739-2561
Email: kcheers@vhcc.edu

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