Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity

Howard Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity through its employment practices, educational programs, admissions and the many services to the community. It is the policy of the college to abide by all applicable requirements of federal and state law so that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, ethnic background, marital status, sexual orientation, political persuasion or disability. The college will adhere to applicable laws and regulations affecting affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.

The board of trustees has committed the college to undertake an affirmative action program to expand equality of opportunity and to initiate the recruitment of minorities. The program has been designed to ensure equality of opportunity in employment as well as to develop and maintain educational programs and services for our many diverse populations.