Co-Lin Non-Discrimination and Accessibility Statement Guide
Co-Lin and its departments and divisions must include appropriate non-discrimination statements on college publications.
Quick Decision Guide:
- Is it one page or less AND not for recruiting? Use the Short Non-Discrimination Statement. Use for brief, non-recruitment materials (ex. fine arts event flyer).
- Is it more than one page AND/OR used for recruiting? Use the Full Non-Discrimination Statement. Use for recruitment materials (students and/or employees), multi-page documents, formal/official publications (ex. recruiting postcards, marketing materials for prospective students).
In addition, when you are inviting participation, hosting an event, or offering a service or activity add the Disability Accommodation Statement to either the short or full non-discrimination statement.
*When in doubt, use the Full Non-Discrimination Statement and add the Disability Accommodation Statement.
Short Non-Discrimination Statement
Copiah-Lincoln Community College is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
Full Non-Discrimination Statement
Copiah-Lincoln Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices.
Employees, students, applicants for admission or employment, or other participants in Copiah-Lincoln Community College programs or activities who have questions, complaints, or requests regarding Title IX and discrimination are entitled to seek relief through the Compliance Officer, at 601-643-8411. Written inquiries may be e-mailed to: compliance@colin.edu or mailed to: Compliance Office, P.O. Box 649, 1001 Co-Lin Lane, Wesson, MS 39191.
Disability Accommodation Statement
Copiah-Lincoln Community College provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. Disability Services staff members verify eligibility for accommodations and work with eligible students who have self-identified and provided current documentation. Students with disabilities should schedule an appointment with the designated Disability Services staff member on their respective campus to establish a plan for reasonable, appropriate classroom accommodations.
- Wesson Campus 504 Coordinator
Rae Brown
Henley Building
Lester Furr Drive, Wesson, MS 39191
Rae.Brown@colin.edu
601.643.8424 - Natchez Campus 504 Coordinator
Rukiya Abston
Redd-Watkins Career & Technical Center
30 Campus Drive, Natchez, MS, 39120
rukiya.abston@colin.edu
601.446.1225 - Simpson County Center 504 Coordinator
Lauren Miller
Sidney Parker Academic Building
151 Co-Lin Drive, Mendenhall, MS 39114
lauren.miller@colin.edu
601.849.0121
Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA compliance or non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to the Human Resources Manager, Nicole Donald, Ewing Administration Building, 1001 Co-Lin Lane, Wesson, MS 39191, 601.643.8308.