Non-Discrimination
The College provides equal educational opportunities to all students and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Management and supervisory personnel at all levels are responsible for taking reasonable and necessary actions to prevent discrimination. Discrimination is prohibited under Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Illinois Human Rights Act, and all other relatable laws, rules and regulations that apply to College operations.
To the extent that there are conflicts between the terms of any College policy and applicable law, such applicable law shall be controlling. Whenever a specific external law, rule or regulation is referenced in these policies, such reference shall be to the most recent enacted and amended version of such law, rule or regulation.
Inquiries and complaints may be filed online or with the Associate Vice President, Enrollment and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator.
Lactation Rooms
Heartland Community College provides a supportive environment for breastfeeding employees and students to express milk. Consistent with the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act (820 ILCS 260), breastfeeding employees and students may take reasonable breaks for expressing milk on campus. At the Normal campus, SCB 1414 in the Library and the Ag Complex Wellness Room 1107, are designated private rooms for breastfeeding mothers.
