{"id":2125,"date":"2024-08-12T21:11:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T21:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=2125"},"modified":"2025-08-14T11:24:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T15:24:03","slug":"nondiscrimination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/nondiscrimination\/","title":{"rendered":"Nondiscrimination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-accordion accordion__items is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons accordion__all is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__expand-all is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Expand All<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__collapse-all is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Collapse All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Annual Public Notice \u2013 English<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In accordance with USDE Guidelines IV-O, Title VI: 34 C.F.R. \u00a7 100.6 (d) this notice shall serve to advise students, parents, employees and the general public that all educational programs and activities provided by Ocean County College shall be offered to all students regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, veteran\u2019s status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean County College offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs. The degrees offered include Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate in Applied Science. During the academic year, Ocean County College shall offer the following educational programs as described in the College catalog and make them available for viewing online in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ocean.edu\/\" title=\"\">College catalog<\/a>. In addition, the College offers courses that will lead to degrees or certificates in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs; professional certification programs; individual professional development and personal enrichment courses; and enrichment courses for children and teens. Our CTE courses include, but are not limited to the following subject areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Addictions Counseling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Sign-Language Interpreting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graphic Design &amp; Broadcast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial Hygiene &amp; Hazardous Materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nursing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The College will take steps to ensure that the lack of English\u2013language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in CTE programs.&nbsp; The College is an open access institution. Ocean County College Students can register for classes up to and including the last day of the add\/drop period in accordance with established&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/programs-courses\/courses-registration\/academic-registration-calendar\/\" title=\"Academic &amp; Registration Calendar\">registration calendars<\/a>. Prospective students can apply for admissions online or on paper. SAT exams are not required for admission into academic programs. Placement testing is not required for degree-seeking students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following individuals are designated to coordinate compliance and handle complaints under Title IX and Section 504\/ADA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eileen Buckle<\/strong>, Title IX and ADA\/504 Coordinator<br>(732) 255-0400 extension 2944<br><a href=\"mailto:ebuckle@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ebuckle@ocean.edu&nbsp;<\/a><br>College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>James Calamia<\/strong>, Asst. Vice President of Facilities and Title II Coordinator<br>(732) 255-0400 extension 2066<br><a href=\"mailto:jcalamia@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">jcalamia@ocean.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Title IX complaints<\/strong>&nbsp;may be made in person, by phone, by email or postal mail to the Title IX and ADA\/504 Coordinator. Title IX complaints may also be submitted online through our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?OceanCountyCollege&amp;layout_id=40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Complaint Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADA\/504 complaints<\/strong>&nbsp;must be in writing, containing the name and address of the person filing it. The complaint must state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the remedy or relief sought. A complaint may be filed by email, postal mail or or by using the College\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?OceanCountyCollege&amp;layout_id=40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Complaint Form\">Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Complaint Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please review the ADA\/504 Grievance Report and Procedure for details on filing ADA\/504 related complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a complete review of the College\u2019s Nondiscrimination Policy, visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2410-Policy-and-Procedure-6.27.24-w-links.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"2410-Policy-and-Procedure-4.28.22\">policy 2410<\/a>. For a complete review of the College\u2019s Title IX information, visit our&nbsp;<a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1487\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/policies-and-procedures\/title-ix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Title IX<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Aviso P\u00fablico Anual \u2013 Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>De acuerdo con las Directrices IV-O del USDE, T\u00edtulo VI: 34 C.F.R. \u00a7 100.6 (d) este aviso servir\u00e1 para informar a los estudiantes, padres, empleados y al p\u00fablico en general que todos los programas y actividades educativos proporcionados por Ocean County College se ofrecer\u00e1n a todos los estudiantes independientemente de su raza, credo, color, origen nacional, ascendencia, edad, sexo, estado civil, condici\u00f3n de veterano, religi\u00f3n, orientaci\u00f3n afectiva o sexual, identificaci\u00f3n y expresi\u00f3n de g\u00e9nero, rasgo celular o sangu\u00edneo hereditario at\u00edpico, informaci\u00f3n gen\u00e9tica, discapacidad o cualquier otra caracter\u00edstica protegida por las leyes federales, estatales y locales aplicables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean County College ofrece m\u00e1s de 80 programas de grado y certificado. Los t\u00edtulos ofrecidos incluyen Asociado en Artes, Asociado en Ciencias y Asociado en Ciencias Aplicadas. Durante el a\u00f1o acad\u00e9mico, Ocean County College ofrecer\u00e1 los siguientes programas educativos como se describe en el cat\u00e1logo de la universidad y los pondr\u00e1 a disposici\u00f3n para verlos en l\u00ednea en&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ocean.edu\/\" title=\"\">el cat\u00e1logo de la universidad<\/a>. Adem\u00e1s, el Colegio ofrece cursos que conducir\u00e1n a t\u00edtulos o certificados en programas de Educaci\u00f3n T\u00e9cnica y Profesional (CTE); programas de certificaci\u00f3n profesional; cursos individuales de desarrollo profesional y enriquecimiento personal; y cursos de enriquecimiento para ni\u00f1os y adolescentes. Nuestros cursos de CTE incluyen, entre otros, las siguientes \u00e1reas tem\u00e1ticas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consejer\u00eda en Adicciones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpretaci\u00f3n del lenguaje de se\u00f1as americano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negocio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ciencias de la Computaci\u00f3n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tecnolog\u00eda de ingenier\u00eda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dise\u00f1o Gr\u00e1fico y Difusi\u00f3n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higiene industrial y materiales peligrosos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enfermer\u00eda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trabajo Social<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Y otros.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>El Colegio tomar\u00e1 medidas para garantizar que la falta de dominio del idioma ingl\u00e9s no sea una barrera para la admisi\u00f3n y participaci\u00f3n en los programas CTE. El Colegio es una instituci\u00f3n de acceso abierto. Los estudiantes de Ocean County College pueden inscribirse en clases hasta el \u00faltimo d\u00eda del per\u00edodo de incorporaci\u00f3n\/retiro inclusive, de acuerdo con los calendarios de inscripci\u00f3n establecidos. Los futuros estudiantes pueden solicitar admisiones en l\u00ednea o en papel. Los ex\u00e1menes SAT no son necesarios para la admisi\u00f3n a los programas acad\u00e9micos. Las pruebas de ubicaci\u00f3n no son necesarias para los estudiantes que buscan un t\u00edtulo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Las siguientes personas est\u00e1n designadas para coordinar el cumplimiento y manejar las quejas bajo el T\u00edtulo IX y la Secci\u00f3n 504\/ADA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eileen Buckle<\/strong>, Coordinadora del T\u00edtulo IX y ADA \/ 504<br>(732) 255-0400 extensi\u00f3n 2944<br><a href=\"mailto:ebuckle@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ebuckle@ocean.edu<\/a><br>College Drive, Toms River, Nueva Jersey 08754<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>James Calamia<\/strong>, Vicepresidenta Adjunta de Instalaciones y Coordinadoro del T\u00edtulo II<br>(732) 255-0400 extensi\u00f3n 2066<br><a href=\"mailto:jcalamia@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">jcalamia@ocean.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Las quejas del T\u00edtulo IX se pueden hacer en persona, por correo electr\u00f3nico o correo postal al Coordinador del T\u00edtulo IX y ADA\/504. Las quejas del T\u00edtulo IX tambi\u00e9n se pueden presentar en l\u00ednea a trav\u00e9s de nuestro sistema de administraci\u00f3n de casos Maxient utilizando nuestro Formulario de quejas en l\u00ednea de<a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?OceanCountyCollege&amp;layout_id=40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;acoso, discriminaci\u00f3n (incluida la conducta sexual inapropiada), ADA\/504 y represalias<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Las quejas ADA\/504 deben presentarse por escrito, con el nombre y la direcci\u00f3n de la persona que las presenta. La queja debe indicar el problema o la acci\u00f3n que se alega que es discriminatoria y el remedio o reparaci\u00f3n que se busca. Se puede presentar una queja por correo electr\u00f3nico, correo postal o mediante el formulario de queja en l\u00ednea&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?OceanCountyCollege&amp;layout_id=40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sobre acoso, discriminaci\u00f3n (incluida la conducta sexual inapropiada), ADA\/504 y represalias<\/a>&nbsp;de la universidad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consulte el Informe y Procedimiento de Quejas ADA\/504 para obtener detalles sobre la presentaci\u00f3n de quejas relacionadas con ADA\/504.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Para una revisi\u00f3n completa de la Pol\u00edtica de No Discriminaci\u00f3n de la Universidad, visite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2410-Policy-and-Procedure-6.27.24-w-links.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">pol\u00edtica 2410<\/a>. Para una revisi\u00f3n completa de la informaci\u00f3n del\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/policies-and-procedures\/title-ix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Title IX\">T\u00edtulo IX de la Universidad<\/a>, visite nuestra p\u00e1gina de T\u00edtulo IX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Non-Discrimination Policy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Harassment, Policy #2410<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">POLICY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean County College is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities, that are free from discrimination based on protected characteristics, harassment, and retaliation for engaging in protected activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the Parties in the resolution process during what is often a difficult time for all involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the education program or activity, Ocean County College has developed policies and procedures that provide for prompt, fair, and impartial resolution of allegations of protected characteristic discrimination, harassment or allegations of retaliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Notice of Nondiscrimination<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Ocean County College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean County College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived: race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, political belief or affiliation, source of income, place of business, residence, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran), domestic violence victim status, height, weight or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process within the institution, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human\/civil rights agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. Therefore, any member of the Ocean County College community whose acts deny, deprive, unreasonably interfere with or limit the educational, employment or social access, benefits, and\/or opportunities of any member of the Ocean County College community, guest, or visitor on the basis of that person\u2019s actual or perceived protected characteristic(s) is in violation of the Ocean County College policy on nondiscrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean County College is committed to maintaining compliance with the following laws:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Jersey Law Against Discrimination \u2013 N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law \u2013 N.J.S.A 34:11-56a et seq. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 \u2013 29 U.S.C. 621-634 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 \u2013 42 U.S.C 12101 et seq.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil Rights Act of 1966 \u2013 42 U.S.C 1981<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964 \u2013 42 U.S.C. 2000d Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964 \u2013 42 U.S.C. 2000e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil Rights Act of 1991 \u2013 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq. \u2013 42 U.S.C. 1981, 1989, 2000e, 12101 et seq. Equal Pay Act of 1963 \u2013 29 U.S.C. 206 (d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive Order 11246 \u2013 30 Fed. Reg. 12319<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fair Labor Standards Act of 1968 \u2013 29 U.S.C 201-219<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Title IX Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended by the Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX), 20 U.S.C. 1681-1686<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C 651-678<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rehabilitation Act of 1973 \u2013 29 U.S.C. 701-796i, 793-794, Section 503, and Section 504.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revenue Sharing act of 1972 \u2013 31 U.S.C. 6716-6722<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vietnam Era Veterans\u2019 Readjustment Act of 1974 \u2013 38 U.S.C. 2011-2012<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The College is also committed to maintaining compliance with any modification of existing antidiscrimination laws or new anti-discrimination laws which apply to Ocean County College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Treatment of Complaints<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean County College will promptly and effectively address any such discrimination of which it has Knowledge\/Notice using the appropriate resolution process(es) associated with this policy and\/or others referenced in the procedure including the Progressive Discipline policy (Policy #3006), the Formal Student Complaint policy (Policy #5230), and\/or the Student Discipline policy (Policy #5247).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Retaliation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>It is prohibited for Ocean County College or any member of Ocean County College\u2019s community (in collusion with or on a party\u2019s behalf) to take materially adverse action by intimidating, threatening, coercing, harassing, or discriminating against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by law or policy, or because the individual has made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under the policy. In accordance with Federal Title IX law, the College can and may require staff and faculty to participate in any Title IX investigation in which they are named a complainant, respondent, or witness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Protected activity under this policy includes reporting an incident that may implicate this policy, participating in the complaint process, supporting a Complainant or Respondent, assisting in providing information relevant to an investigation, and\/or acting in good faith to oppose conduct that constitutes a violation of this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopted: December 9, 1991<br>Revised: June 23, 2003<br>Revised: April 28, 2022<br>Revised: November 3, 2022<br>Revised: June 27, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">PROCEDURE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Title IX and ADA\/504 Coordinator has been designated as the Ocean County College administrator responsible for overseeing efforts to comply with discrimination laws based on sex, pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic violence victim status including responding to complaints and coordinating and\/or conducting investigations of any allegation of noncompliance of these laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complaints related to sex\/gender-based harassment or discrimination will be addressed using the procedures identified in the Title IX Complaint Report and Response Procedure Manual (for incidents occurring on or after August 1, 2024) or The Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Harassment Grievance Procedure manual (for incidents occurring August 14, 2020 through July 31, 2024. A copy of the governing manual may be obtained from the office of the Title IX and ADA\/504 Coordinator or may be viewed online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complaints alleging discriminatory treatment based on disability status and\/or in the accommodations process will be addressed using the procedures identified in the ADA\/504 Complaint Report and Response Procedure. A copy of this procedure may be obtained from the office of the Title IX and ADA\/504 Coordinator or may be viewed online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean County College encourages faculty, staff, and students who have questions about Title IX or ADA\/504 compliance or who want to report an incident of discrimination including sex\/gender-based harassment\/discrimination&nbsp;or disability status to contact the Title IX and ADA\/504 Coordinator via one of the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Title IX Complaints: By submitting the online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?OceanCountyCollege&amp;layout_id=16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Title IX Violation Report<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Complaints based on Disability Status: By submitting the online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?OceanCountyCollege&amp;layout_id=40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Harassment,&nbsp;Discrimination, and Retaliation Complaint Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By visiting the Title IX and ADA\/504 Coordinator\u2019s office located in the Administration Building (#1), Suite 112<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By contacting: Eileen Buckle, Title IX and ADA\/504 Coordinator\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phone: (732) 255-0400 extension 2944<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:TitleIXCoordinator@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TitleIXCoordinator@ocean.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ebuckle@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ebuckle@ocean.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postal Mail:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean County College<br>Office of Human Resources, Attn: Title IX and ADA\/504 Coordinator PO Box 2001<br>Toms River, NJ 08754<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Assistant Vice President of Facilities has been designated as the administrator responsible for overseeing efforts to comply with Title II of the ADA relating to grounds and facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions or concerns regarding accessibility of grounds or facilities may be submitted to the AVP as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In person by appointment (call or e-mail to request an appointment)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phone: (732) 255-0400 extension 2066<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jcalamia@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">jcalamia@ocean.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By postal mail:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean County College Attn: AVP, Facilities PO Box 2001<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toms River, NJ 08754<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College\u2019s procedures for responding to all other forms of discrimination and harassment vary depending on whether the respondent is a student, faculty member, or staff member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review of complaints against students will be guided by the Ocean County College Code of Student Conduct (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/5247-code-of-student-conduct-manual-6-2-2020-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"5247 Code of Student Conduct Manual 6.2.2020\">Policy #5247<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complaints made by students against employees will be addressed through the Formal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Student Complaint policy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5230-Procedure-5.30.24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"5230 Procedure 5.30.24\">Policy #5230<\/a>) its associated procedures, and\/or other policies governing employee discipline when warranted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complaints made by employees against other faculty or staff will be addressed as follows:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For employees covered by a bargaining agreement, the contractual process governing disciplinary action will be utilized (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/3006-revised-policy-5-27-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"3006 Revised Policy 5.27.14\">Policy #3006<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For employees not covered by a bargaining agreement, the process in the applicable employee handbook will be utilized (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/3006-revised-policy-5-27-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"3006 Revised Policy 5.27.14\">Policy #3006<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ADOPTED: December 17, 1991<br>Revised: April 30, 1996<br>Revised: April 25, 2000<br>Revised: November 21, 2000<br>Revised: June 24, 2003<br>Revised: February 14, 2007<br>Revised: April 28, 2022<br>Revised: June 27, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">ADA\/504 Grievance Reporting Procedure<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It is the policy of Ocean County College (the College) not to discriminate on the basis of disability. The College has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and\/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.&nbsp; The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Law and Regulations may be examined in the office of&nbsp;<strong>Eileen Buckle,<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Title IX and ADA\/504 Coordinator<\/strong>, who has been designated to coordinate the efforts of Ocean County College to comply with the ADA and Section 504<strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact information for the ADA\/504 Coordinator is as follows:<br><strong>Office Location<\/strong>:&nbsp; Library Building #3, Ground Floor, Room 002<br><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (732) 255-0400 ext. 2944<br><strong>Email<\/strong>:&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:ebuckle@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ebuckle@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Procedure<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Any person who believes they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability may file a grievance under this procedure. It is against the law for Ocean County College to retaliate against anyone who files a grievance or cooperates in the investigation of a grievance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grievances will be submitted to the ADA\/504 Coordinator. A complaint must be in writing, containing the name and address of the person filing it. The complaint must state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the remedy or relief sought.&nbsp; A complaint may be filed online using the College\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?OceanCountyCollege&amp;layout_id=40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Complaint Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ADA\/504 Coordinator shall conduct an investigation of the complaint. This investigation may be informal, but it must be thorough, affording all interested persons an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to the complaint. Complaints can take 30 business days to resolve. There are always exceptions and extenuating circumstances that can cause a resolution to take longer, but the College will avoid all undue delays within its control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any time the general timeframes for resolution outlined in Ocean County College procedures will be delayed, the College will provide written notice to the parties of the delay, the cause of the delay, and an estimate of the anticipated additional time that will be needed as a result of the delay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ADA\/504 Coordinator will maintain the files and records of Ocean County College relating to such grievances.&nbsp; The files and all evidence will be maintained electronically within Maxient, the College\u2019s case management system and such files and all evidence will be maintained for at least seven (7) years in accordance with ADA\/504 requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ADA\/504 Coordinator will issue a written decision on the grievance no later than 3 college business days after they complete their investigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persons filing the grievance may appeal the decision of the ADA\/504 Coordinator by submitting a written appeal as follows:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If the complainant is a student<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to the office of the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) within 7 college business days of receiving the ADA\/504 Coordinator\u2019s decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Vice President of Student Affairs shall issue a written decision in response to the appeal no later than 15 college business days after its filing.&nbsp; Responses are delivered via the student\u2019s Ocean County College email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The complaint process ends with the response to the appeal from the VPSA; no other opportunity for pursuing the complaint within OCC is available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If the complainant is staff or faculty<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To the office of the Executive Director of Human Resources (EDHR) within 7 college business days of receiving the ADA\/504 Coordinator\u2019s decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Executive Director of Human Resources shall issue a written decision in response to the appeal no later than 15 college business days after its filing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The complaint process ends with the response to the appeal from the EDHR; no other opportunity for pursuing the complaint is available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Information for Appeals<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Student Appeals<\/strong><br>Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs<br>Ocean County College<br>PO Box 2001<br>Toms River, NJ 08754<br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:dlee-vasquez@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">dlee-vasquez@ocean.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty\/Staff Appeals<\/strong><br>Office of the Executive Director of Human Resources<br>Ocean County College<br>PO Box 2001<br>Toms River, NJ 08754<br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cdubitsky@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">cdubitsky@ocean.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information for the Office of Civil Rights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may file a complaint with the U.S. OCR using OCR\u2019s electronic complaint form at the following website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ocr\/complaintintro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ocr\/complaintintro.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may mail or send by facsimile information to the following address or phone number:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Federal Office for Civil Rights<\/strong><br>U.S. Department of Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Office for Civil Rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyndon Baines Johnson Dept. of Education Building<br>400 Maryland Avenue, SW<br>Washington, DC 20202-1100<br>Telephone:&nbsp; (800) 421-3481<br>Facsimile:&nbsp; (202) 453-6012<br>Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:OCR@ed.gov\" title=\"\">OCR@ed.gov&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may file a complaint with NJ Division on Civil Rights by using the electronic complaint form at the following website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bias.njcivilrights.gov\/en-US\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bias.njcivilrights.gov\/en-US\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may mail or send by facsimile information to the following address or phone number:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Jersey Division on Civil Rights<\/strong><br>31 Clinton Street<br>Newark, New Jersey 07102-5233<br>Phone: 1-833-653-2748<br>Fax: 973-648-4405<br>Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:NJDCR4U@njcivilrights.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">NJDCR4U@njcivilrights.gov<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.njoag.gov\/about\/divisions-and-offices\/division-on-civil-rights-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.njoag.gov\/about\/divisions-and-offices\/division-on-civil-rights-home\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean County College will make appropriate arrangements to ensure that disabled persons are provided other accommodations, if needed, to participate in this grievance process. Such arrangements may include, but are not limited to, providing interpreters for the deaf, providing recordings of material for the blind, or assuring a barrier-free location for the proceedings. 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