STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
DeKalb Technical College is committed to the concept of an open door policy and equal educational opportunity. The Department of Technical and Adult Education and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all educational programs and activities including admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other Department and Technical College-administered programs. It also encompasses the employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. The Department and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity.

The Title IX Coordinator is Dr. Daisy Davis, Dean of Academic Delivery, DeKalb Technical College, Clarkston Campus, Building A, Room 103A, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, Georgia 30021, (404) 297-9522, extension 1163. Grievance procedures providing for resolution of alleged student discrimination under these Acts may be obtained from the Title IX Coordinator at the Clarkston Campus.

The ADA/Section 504 Coordinator is Lisa Peters, Director of Special Services, DeKalb Technical College, Clarkston Campus, Building A, Room 157, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021, (404) 297-9522, extension 1154. Grievance procedures providing for resolution in regard to students with disabilities may be obtained from the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at the Clarkston Campus.

The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance Officer is Gale Belton, Director of Human Resources, DeKalb Technical College, Paul M. Starnes Center, 1085 Montreal Road, Clarkston, GA 30021, (404) 297-9522, extension 2106. Grievance procedures providing for resolution of alleged employee discrimination may be obtained from the EEO Compliance Officer at the Starnes Center.

ILLEGAL DRUG STATEMENT
DeKalb Tech is concerned with both the welfare of the College community as well as the academic and personal development of each student. DeKalb Tech strives to create a healthy environment free from illegal and/or the improper use of drugs. DeKalb Tech prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of illegal drugs or controlled substances by DeKalb Technical College students and staff as set forth in Georgia Law (HB 1231, Act 1447), Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990 and Federal Law (Public 101-226), The Drug-Free School and Community Act Amendment of 1989, Section 22, Drug-Free Schools and Campuses.

TOBACCO-FREE COLLEGE
The College has an obligation to provide a healthy work and learning environment. Therefore a tobacco-free policy was established for all facilities of DeKalb Technical College.  Effective July 1, 2007, DeKalb Technical College is a tobacco-free college. Smoking or the use of any type of tobacco product is only permitted within vehicles parked or driven on designated college parking areas and roads. Persons using tobacco in private vehicles must dispose of the tobacco prior to exiting the vehicle and entering campus grounds. In all other areas, DeKalb Technical College is designated a tobacco-free campus both indoors and outdoors on all college properties. Violation of this policy may result in sanctions ranging from verbal reminders to dismissal from campus and from employment. This policy pertains to students, faculty, staff, administrators, visitors and the general public attending campus events.

GENERAL REGULATIONS
It is a basic and fundamental responsibility of a college to maintain order through reasonable policies and procedures. The filing of an application shall be regarded as evidence of the applicant's intention to abide by the standards and regulations of DeKalb Tech. Students forfeit their right to remain at DeKalb Tech if they fail to comply. A Student Conduct Code, including a statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities, may be found in the Student Handbook.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are responsible for being informed of all policies and procedures required for continued attendance at DeKalb Tech. Policies and procedures are generally found in this Catalog and in the Student Handbook. Other policies pertaining to specific student rights and regulations are found in the Employee Manual located in the Admissions Office, offices of the Registrar, Department Chairpersons, Academic Deans, Dean of Student Services, and Vice President of Student Services. DeKalb Technical College's regulations will not be waived because a student pleads ignorance of established policies and procedures. A student who is unsure of any policy or procedure should seek clarification from one of the offices mentioned above.