Nondiscrimination

Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) desires to build a community in which opportunity is equalized and a climate of acceptance is fostered, with the inclusion of students and employees from a wide variety of backgrounds. The College recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

Equal opportunity will be provided in accordance with federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws and executive orders. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan for equal opportunity in employment and education will be monitored by the District’s Equal Opportunity Officer appointed by the President/District Director. All administrators, supervisors, and employees are responsible for the implementation of the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan and adherence to all nondiscrimination and equal opportunity policies and procedures.

The College will seek assurance from all contractors and suppliers of products and services that they do not discriminate. The purchase of products and services from women, minority, and disabled business owners will be encouraged.

Questions should be directed to the BTC Equal Opportunity Officer at 6004 S County Road G, P.O. Box 5009, Janesville, WI 53547-5009, (608) 757-7773. 

• E-219 Nondiscrimination (PDF)
• E-220 Equal Opportunity (PDF)
• E-221 Prohibition of Harassment (PDF)

Reporting Procedure

• E-221.2 Discrimination and Harassment Reporting (PDF)

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. The College is bound by, and supports, all applicable laws. The Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972 ensures the College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SAVE) of 2013 and Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) ensures that colleges and universities implement policies and programs to prevent sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.

Title IX Policy

• E-222 Prohibition of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX (PDF)

Title IX Reporting Procedure

• E-222.2 Responding to Harassment Based on Sex Under Title IX (PDF)

Access the Discrimination and Harrassment Complaint Form