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The College adheres to various federal, state, and institutional policies and guidelines. Below are the key guidelines, policies, and regulations that govern the College.
Essex County College is a member of the Middle States Association (MSA) for accreditation. MSA activities are carried out through its Commission on Higher Education. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is a voluntary, non-governmental, peer-based membership organization dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation. MSCHE reviews the performance of institutions periodically through on-site evaluation or other reports. Accreditation is continued as a result of periodic reviews and evaluations through assessment of institutional achievements. The peer-review process of Essex County College is conducted every 10 years to ensure full compliance with accreditation standards.
The State Board of Education adopts regulations to aid with implementation of portions of education law where specified. Education rules and regulations must adhere to the provisions of state education laws covered under New Jersey Statutes Annotated (N.J.S.A.) 18A and the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) Title 9A. The Commissioner of Education has jurisdiction over matters that violate Title 18A or applicable administrative code.
Essex County College Board of Trustees is accountable to the citizens of Essex County and the State of New Jersey and is responsible for developing the policies governing the general conduct of affairs of the College. A copy of the Board of Trustees Policies is distributed to members of the Board upon appointment.
The Essex County College Board of Trustees is governed by the policies and procedures outlined in the Board Policy Manual.
College regulations are developed to exercise the authority vested in the College pursuant to N.J.S.A. Title 18A, N.J.A.C. Title 9A, and policies of the Board of Trustees. Section 4 of the College Regulations Manual contains regulations related to personnel matters.
In accordance with the requirements of USDE Guidelines IV-O, Title VI: 34 C.F.R. § 100.6 (d), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and other federal, state and local laws, Essex County College (“ECC”) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, disability, creed, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, or gender expression.
Essex County College prohibits sex discrimination in any of its services, education programs, and activities that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Essex County College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. ECC’s Title IX Coordinator is:Nicole Conforti (973) 877-3477[email protected]Essex County College303 University AvenueNewark, NJ 07102
To make a non-Title IX complaint of discrimination or harassment contact Essex County College’s Associate Director of Human Resources. ECC’s Associate Director of Human Resources is:Karen Bridgett(973) 877-3461[email protected]Essex County College303 University AveNewark, NJ 07102
Essex County College is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a federal anti-discrimination statute that is designed to remove barriers which prevent qualified individuals with disabilities from enjoying the same employment opportunities that are available to persons without disabilities. Essex County College will make every reasonable effort to accommodate special needs. Requests for accommodation due to medical disability must be supported by medical certification and should be referred to the Human Resources Department.
On April 15, 2006, the Smoke-Free Air Act (P.L.2005, c.383) went into effect. This Act protects New Jersey residents at work and in public places from deadly secondhand smoke. The Act states that tobacco smoke constitutes a substantial health hazard, and therefore, it is clearly in the public interest to prohibit smoking in enclosed indoor places.
In accordance with the Smoke-Free Air Act, Essex County College prohibits smoking in academic, office and other campus buildings.
For more information about the Smoke-Free Air Act visit www.smokefree.nj.gov
The College also adheres to a number of other institutional policies. Click on the links below to view a description of these policies.
