COMPLIANCE
Affirmative Action Plan
The Board of Trustees of Mississippi Delta Community College has adopted a policy that assures that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, race, color or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any education program or activity of the College. Further, this applies to any educational or employment opportunity associated with Mississippi Delta Community College. This policy is extended to qualified persons with disabilities and to all program and activities of the College
The above described policy was adopted in response to the regulations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Privacy Rights of Parents and Students
Mississippi Delta Community College protects the privacy rights of parents and students as dictated by the 1974 General Education Provisions Act and all subsequent revisions.
The Office of Admissions and Records prepares and maintains a permanent scholastic record for each student. These records are treated with due regard to the personal nature of the information they contain. The records are the property of the College.
The Director of Admissions and Records will honor a student’s written request that his/her official academic record not be released or information contained in his/her record not be disclosed. Unless there is a written request to the contrary, the following information will be made available to parents, spouses, prospective employers, government security agencies, previous schools attended, campus organizations which require minimum scholastic averages for memberships and organizations awarding financial assistance (grants, scholarships and loans): name, date, place of birth, address, dates of attendance and major field of study.
Transcripts are released only at the written request of the student.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Mississippi Delta Community College abides by the regulations outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The College does not discriminate against any qualified individual with a disability in regard to employment, transportation, accommodations or telecommunications. This policy incorporates the provisions of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title 11 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Communications Act of 1934.
MDCC Non-Discrimination Statement and Contact
Mississippi Delta Community College complies with all applicable laws regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone protected by law because of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, handicap, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Lynda A. Steele, Vice-President of Administrative Services, Stauffer-Wood Administration Building, P. O. Box 668, Moorhead, MS 38761, 662-246-6558.
