In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments, Laredo College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, religion or any other protected status under federal, state or local law applicable to the college in its education policies, programs and activities, admissions policies, employment policies, employment practices and all other areas of the institution.
Laredo College is required by federal law to include our Notice of Non-Discrimination in all marketing and recruitment materials to ensure our students, staff, and faculty are aware of their rights and Laredo College’s responsibility. The Community and Media Relations Office has worked with our Director of Student Discipline/Title IX Coordinator to develop the following statements for inclusion.
Full Non-Discrimination and Accommodation Statements
Non-Discrimination Statement
Laredo College is committed to providing equal opportunities to all members of the campus community and to maintaining an environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. In accordance with Laredo College Board policy, and applicable federal and state law, no individual will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in Laredo College services, programs, and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodation Statement
Laredo College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for its programs, services, and activities. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days prior to the date of service by contacting Disability Services Director, Adriana Craddock, at lcds@laredo.edu or (956) 721-5137.
These full statements are required to be included in the following publications in the standardized format outlined above:
- College website
- College Catalog
- Student handbooks
- Academic syllabi
- College programs and activities’ brochures
- Student applications
- Job applications
- Job announcements
Events and Activities
Publications, including recruitment and advancement publications specific to departments and divisions, as well as non-academic community programs, should use the following combination statement without change.
Full Non-Discrimination and Accommodation Statement
Laredo College is committed to providing equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations in order to participate in this event are encouraged to contact Disability Services Director, Adriana Craddock, at lcds@laredo.edu or (956) 721-5137 at least five days prior to the event to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made.
The Full Non-Discrimination and Accommodation Statement must be used on:
- Any printed publications that are larger than a half sheet of standard 8.5”x11” paper
- Any digital publications that can be printed and are larger than a half sheet of standard 8.5”x11” paper (not including webpages)
- Admissions applications
- Bulk student emails
- The Full Non-Discrimination and Accommodation Statement must be legible
- The Full Non-Discrimination and Accommodation Statement should be set at least 8-point font and preferably in italics
Shortened Non-Discrimination and Accommodation Statement
Laredo College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation, please contact Disability Services Director, Adriana Craddock, at lcds@laredo.edu or (956) 721-5137 at least five days prior to the event.
The shortened Non-Discrimination Statement can be used:
- Print pieces that are half a sheet of standard 8.5”x11” paper or smaller
- Digital publications that can be printed and are half a sheet of standard 8.5”x11” paper or smaller (not including webpages)
- The Shortened Non-Discrimination and Accommodation Statement must be legible
- The Shortened Non-Discrimination and Accommodation Statement should be set at least 8-point font and preferably in italics
When space is minimal:
Laredo College is an equal access, equal opportunity organization. Learn more at https://www.laredo.edu/title-ix.