Statement of Equal Opportunity

I. Policy:

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs, and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

College Title VI Officer
Lisa Harrell
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Albany Technical College
1704 S. Slappey Blvd.
Albany, GA 31701
229.430.3511 or lharrell@albanytech.edu

College Title IX Officer
Kathy Skates
Vice President for Administrative Services
Albany Technical College
1704 S. Slappey Blvd.
Albany, GA 31701
229.430.3524 or skates@albanytech.edu

Special Needs/Section 504 Coordinator
Regina Watts
Director of Special Needs & LEAP Program
Albany Technical College
1704 S. Slappey Blvd.
Albany, GA 31701
229.430.2854 or rwatts@albanytech.edu

College Veterans Benefits Representative
Brittany Roberts
VA Representative/ Financial Aid Technician
Albany Technical College
1704 S. Slappey Blvd.
Albany, GA 31701
229.430.61536 or broberts@albanytech.edu

IV. Record Retention:

Albany Technical College follows the Technical College System of Georgia record retention policy.