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SOUTH GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
South Georgia Technical College is operated under the supervision of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Greg Dozier, Commissioner
Technical College System of Georgia

Artesius Miller, Chair
Technical College System of Georgia State Board

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION AND COMPLIANCE
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

South Georgia TechnicalCollege is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Title IX–Eulish Kinchens, Odom Center, Room 107, 229.931.2249
(Hearing Impaired) 229.931.2854

Section 504–Jennifer Robinson, Odom Center, Room 200,
229.931.2595, (Hearing Impaired) 229.931.2854

ADA–Jennifer Robinson, Odom Center, Room 200, 931.2595
(Hearing Impaired) 229.931.2854

Sexual Harassment–Eulish Kinchens, Odom Center, Room 107,
229.931.2249 (Hearing Impaired) 229.931.2854

Confidentiality of Student Records
This College is covered by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, which is designed to protect the student’s rights with regard to educational records maintained by the College. Under this Act, a student has the right to inspect and review education records maintained by the College that pertain to the student, the right to challenge the content of records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading or a violation of privacy or other rights, and the right to control disclosures from the education record with certain exceptions. A written policy detailing how South Georgia Technical College complies with the provisions of the Act may be found on page 33 in the Student Handbook/Catalog.

Drug-Free School Statement
The possession or transfer of marijuana, crack and other mind-altering drugs is illegal under both federal and state laws. Most first offenses are felonies and punishable by incarceration from two to ten years, fines up to $2,000 and the loss of certain civil rights. The penalty for subsequent offenses is a felony punishable by imprisonment for a period of not less than ten years, with a possible life sentence at the discretion of the judge.

Agents of the federal and state government are engaged in investigations on a continuing basis throughout Georgia. The law requires that when a felony is committed, the civil authorities shall handle the situation rather than the College’s authorities. The College will cooperate with the civil authorities.

Therefore, it is the policy of South Georgia Technical College to create a drug-free campus. State and Federal legislation mandate this action. Students will be suspended if drug laws and/or school policies are violated.

There are extremely dangerous health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and from abuse of alcohol. The Office of Student Affairs at South Georgia Technical College is prepared to offer information,assistance, and referral to other agencies to students needing assistance with any drug or alcohol-related problems.