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Equal Opportunity

Rockingham Community College is an equal opportunity college, in compliance and agreement with the provisions set forth in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. In addition, Rockingham Community College is committed to a policy of affirmative action. As part of our commitment to increase the number of minority personnel, the institution has established a goal that the proportion of minority employees should reflect their proportionate representation in the relevant labor markets. The Trustees and the President shall oversee the plan of action, and the President shall monitor the implementation of this plan through the Affirmative Action Officer, RCC's Director of Human Resources. Affirmative action and equal opportunity are considered integral parts of the mission and purpose of Rockingham Community College.

Student Nondiscrimination Policy

Rockingham Community College shall comply with all federal and state laws that require giving equal opportunity for students without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disabilities. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Rockingham Community College will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Grievance Procedures

Applicants, employees, and students of Rockingham Community College may lodge grievances involving alleged violations of their rights under the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 with the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer at 336-342-4261 or the Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights, 330 C. Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.