Non-Discrimination Policy

The District is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment, and all access to institutional programs and activities.

The District, and each individual who represents the District, shall provide access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the listed characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The Diversity, EEO, and Title IX Officer is the District contact responsible for receiving all unlawful discrimination complaints.

Individuals who need information or want to report concerns about discrimination or sexual harassment may contact the Diversity, EEO, and Title IX Officer in Human Resources and Employee Relations by email at titleIX@collegeofthedesert.edu or by phone at 760.773.2529 or 760.874.8030.