Date of Issue: October, 1999

Revised: August 16, 2007

Purpose

To establish a policy to ensure nondiscrimination based upon religion and/or national origin in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

Accountability

Under the direction of the President, the Director of Diversity & Equity shall ensure compliance with this policy. The Director of Diverstiy & Equity, in conjunction with Vice Presidents and Deans and all other staff in a supervisory capacity, shall implement this policy.

Policy

The Community College of Philadelphia prohibits discrimination based upon religion and/or national origin. All applicants and employees shall be treated on a nondiscriminatory basis while employed or seeking employment.

All recruiting sources shall be notified of the College's commitment to provide equal employment/educational opportunity without regard to religion and/or national origin.

The College will make reasonable accommodations for the religious observance and practices of its employees (e.g. an employee who regularly observes a Sabbath or other religious holiday may request a modified schedule).