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Non-Discrimination Statement

Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) is an open entry institution. Its mission is to provide quality higher education and workforce training programs and services that are financially and geographically accessible and meet individual, business, and community needs. The following pathways exist:

  • Allied Health
  • Arts & Music
  • Business
  • College Transfer
  • Construction
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environmental
  • Health Sciences
  • Manufacturing
  • Public Safety
  • Technology

MECC is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law.

Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission has no place in a learning or work environment and is prohibited. Sexual violence has no place in a learning or work environment. Further, MECC shall work to eliminate violence in all its forms. Physical contact by designated system, college, and university staff members may be appropriate if necessary to avoid physical harm to persons or property.

Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.  In order to eliminate barriers, we take appropriate measures to assess each student’s ability to participate and benefit through placement testing and counseling.  Based on the assessment and counseling, students are then provided with campus services or a referral to community services to be better prepared for successful participation.

Nondiscrimination Coordinators:

  • Title IX Coordinator – Kristy Hall, Room 136, Godwin Hall, 276-523-7478
  • Title IX Coordinator (Students) – Lelia Bradshaw, Room 133, Holton Hall, 276-523-9107
  • Title IX Coordinator (Employees) – Valerie Lee, Room 137, Godwin Hall, 276-523-9079
  • Disabilities Coordinator – Dale Lee, Room 131, Holton Hall, 276-523-9108

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Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The College observes Public Law 93-380 (the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) in providing for the privacy of official student records and the rights of students to review these records. Students may review their official records by making a request to the Office of Enrollment Services. The College will not release any personally identifiable information other than directory information about any student without the student’s written permission, except to certain school and governmental officials as provided by the law. Requests by individuals and agencies for release of student information must be presented in writing. The student’s permission for the College to release any information must also be in writing. Students may grant permission by completing the Permission to Release Education Record Information form, located in the Office of Enrollment Services, Godwin Hall.