Related Rules & Procedures
The following rules and procedures are related to the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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RULES
- Rule 3.12 – Equal Employment Opportunity
- Rule 3.27 – Harassment/Sexual Harassment
- Rule 4.01 – Code of Conduct for Students and Student Organizations
- Rule 4.02 – Admissions Policy
- Rule 4.23 – Educational Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
- Rule 4.24 – Policy Regarding Religious Observances by Students
- Rule 4.26 – Student Appeal/Complaint Policy
PROCEDURES
- Procedure 1035 – HIV/AIDS Procedure
- Procedure 5008 – Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
- Procedure 5027 – Student Code of Conduct: Sexual Misconduct Procedure
- Procedure 5030 – Policy on Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators
- Procedure 6013 – Employee Grievance Procedure
- Procedure 6014 – Recruiting/Employment Process
- Procedure 6052 – Equal Opportunity/Equity and Access
- Procedure 6054 – Applicant Equity Complaint Procedure
- Procedure 6068 – Screening Committee
- Procedure 6076 – Sexual Harassment
- Procedure 6077 – Accommodation of Religious Beliefs
- Procedure 6078 – Accommodation of Disabilities
- Procedure 6085 – Investigations
- Procedure 6086 – Harassment
Ms. Valparisa J. Baker is the Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) and also the College’s Equity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, who ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination and sexual harassment. Employees and students who believe they have been a victim of discrimination or sexual harassment should contact:
Ms. Valparisa J. Baker, Director
Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Title IX Coordinator)
Polk State College
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
WAD 227
863.292.3602
vbaker@polk.edu
Ms. B. Jill Hall, Director
Office of Human Resources
Polk State College
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
WAD 209
863.297.1076
jhall@polk.edu
Mr. Sylvester Little, Dean
Student Services – Lakeland
Polk State College
3425 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
LTB 1294
863.669.2813
slittle@polk.edu
Dr. Lawrence Pakowski, Dean
Student Services – Winter Haven
Polk State College
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
WAD 153A
863.292.3740
lpakowski@polk.edu
Kimberly Pearsall
Director, Disability & Counseling Services
LTB 1273
Voice: 863.669.2309
Fax: 863.297.1006
kpearsall@polk.edu
Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/equity.
Polk State College se compromete a la igualdad de acceso/igualdad de oportunidades en sus programas, actividades, y empleo. Para más información, visite polk.edu/equity.
Polk State College pran angajman pou bay tout moun menm dwa ak opòtinite nan tout pwogram, aktivite, ak travay li yo. Pou plis enfòmasyon, vizite polk.edu/equity.
