Grand Rapids Community College is committed to creating an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person, and it is the College’s policy and practice to provide equal educational, employment and other opportunities to all individuals.
Grand Rapids Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. In addition, Grand Rapids Community College does not discriminate, and prohibits discrimination, on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital status, familial status, gender, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to GRCC’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. GRCC’s Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance serves as the College’s Title IX Coordinator.
The Title IX Coordinator’s contact information is:
Dr. Lisa Thomas
Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity
Bostwick Office Suites
140 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
titleix@grcc.edu
(616) 234-4999
To report information or make a complaint regarding conduct that may constitute sex discrimination, sexual harassment, discrimination or harassment based on any other protected characteristic, or retaliation, please contact GRCC’s Office of Institutional Equity or Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX Coordinator; complete the electronic form located on GRCC’s "Reporting a Concern" webpage; or refer to GRCC’s policies, including the Title IX, Non-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment Policy (Policy 6.2) and its accompanying procedures for additional reporting options and access to grievance procedures.