Statement of Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Southern Crescent Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. The following persons has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Eben Risper, Title IX Coordinator for the Griffin Campus, Henry County Center, and Fayette County Center
501 Varsity Road, Building 100, Room 102
Griffin, GA 30223
eben.risper@sctech.edu
770-228-7382

Teresa Brooks, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for the Griffin Campus, Henry County Center and Fayette County Center
501 Varsity Road, Building 100, Room 103
Griffin, GA 30223
teresa.brooks@sctech.edu
770-228-7258

Mary Jackson, Title IX and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for the Flint River Campus, Butts County Center and Jasper County Center
1533 Highway 19 South, Room A-252
Thomaston, GA 30286
mary.jackson@sctech.edu
706-646-6224

Beth Burns, Title IX and ADA/Section 504 for Employee complaints
501 Varsity Road, Building 100, Room 131
Griffin, GA 30223
beth.burns@sctech.edu
770-229-3454

Any complaints filed against the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator on any campus/center shall be handled by:

Dr. Xenia Johns, Executive Vice President/Vice President of Satellite Operations
250 Peachtree Parkway South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
xenia.johns@sctech.edu
770-412-5791