Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees, and Third-Parties

Commitment to Our Campus Community
Muskegon Community College (MCC) is committed to developing and sustaining a healthy learning and working environment that recognizes the value of each individual. MCC advances a safe, pleasant and respectful culture for all, free from prohibited discrimination and harassment.

EEO Statement
It is the policy of Muskegon Community College to provide equal opportunities and not discriminate in enrollment, education, employment, public accommodations, activities, or services, and the College prohibits discrimination based on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sex (including the condition of pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, weight, or other legally protected categories.

Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators

Ken James, Chief Compliance/Title IX Officer 231-777-0617, Room 2109F

Jason Cooper, Dean of College Services and
Athletics
231-777-0690, Room HWC 124A

Donielle Nichols, Director of Human Resources
231-777-0698, Room 2109N

Dr. Patti D’Avignon, Dean of Student Services
231-777-0341, Room 1055B

Kristine Anderson, Chief Human Resources Officer
231-777-0447, Room 2109M

Tonette Brown-Garner, Evening College Services
Coordinator
231-777-0654, Room 1353
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Classroom Speech and Content
MCC’s sexual harassment policies do not prohibit instructors from bringing relevant sexual content into their courses. It is understood that the academic setting is distinct from the typical workplace in that latitude is required in determining the appropriate content of academic material. However, speech that is not necessary to teach the material, or is objectively offensive and severe or pervasive is prohibited by College Policy and may lead to discipline.

Amnesty to MCC Student Code of Conduct to Encourage Reporting
Students who in good faith report incidents of sexual assault or other sexual violence may be granted immunity for drug and alcohol use violations provided that such violations did not or do not place the health or safety of any other person at risk. The College, may, however, initiate an educational program or discussion with the individual regarding alcohol or drug use.