Equal Opportunity Office at MCC

Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Title IX

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Community Colleges' Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Title IX Plan, effective September 1, 2026, is the current framework governing equal opportunity, non-discrimination, accessibility, accommodations, and Title IX compliance throughout the Massachusetts Community College system. The Plan replaced the former Policy on Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Diversity (PAA), which was in effect from August 1, 2021 through August 31, 2026. The prior policy remains available for reference in matters arising during the period in which it was in effect.

View the Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Title IX Plan (Effective September 1, 2026)

View the former Policy on Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Diversity (Effective August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2026).
The former PAA remains available for reference in matters arising during the period in which that policy was in effect.

View the Middlesex Community College Student Experience Survey – 2024 Report.

The above-stated policies are intended to be applied broadly with the goal of promoting equal opportunity, non-discrimination, accessibility, and inclusion throughout the Massachusetts Community Colleges. The Community Colleges pledge to apply these policies consistently, fairly, and vigorously. Attempts to subvert or abuse these policies will not be tolerated. Appropriate action will be taken in the case of an infraction, consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements, employee handbooks, and College policies

Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination & Title IX Officer:

• Administers the College's Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and related compliance programs.
• Develops, reviews, and recommends policies and procedures that promote equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Provides guidance, training, and consultation to students and employees regarding their rights and responsibilities under College policies.
• Coordinates accommodations for individuals with disabilities and accommodations related to pregnancy, parenting, lactation, and other pregnancy-related conditions.
• Responds to, investigates, and helps resolve complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other prohibited conduct.
• Coordinates supportive measures and resources to help preserve equal access to the College's educational programs, activities, and employment opportunities.

Middlesex Community College is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, military service, national origin, natural and protective hairstyles, or any other protected classification under applicable federal and state law. The College is committed to providing equal access to educational programs, employment opportunities, services, and activities. The College prohibits discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sex-based misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disability accommodations, pregnancy-related accommodations, or Title IX matters may be referred to the College's Equal Opportunity Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Recruiting and retaining talented faculty, staff, and administrators is a college-wide responsibility. Middlesex Community College is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and fostering a workforce that reflects a broad range of experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. The College seeks to ensure that recruitment, hiring, advancement, and employment practices are conducted in a manner consistent with its commitment to equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and inclusion.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College encourages qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply for employment opportunities. The Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination & Title IX Office works collaboratively with hiring managers to support equitable recruitment and hiring practices and to help ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and College policies. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Equal Opportunity Office directly with questions regarding equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

To support these efforts, Middlesex Community College is a member of the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NE HERC).

Equal opportunity, equal education, non-discrimination, accessibility, and inclusion are supported through the Massachusetts Community Colleges' Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Title IX Plan. The College is committed to providing a learning, working, and living environment that values the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all members of the College community. Middlesex Community College is dedicated to ensuring that the college experience challenges, empowers, supports, and prepares students to live and work in an increasingly global and diverse society. The College believes that the diversity of its students, employees, and community members strengthens the institution and enriches the educational experience. The College will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or behavior based on bigotry that interferes with equal access to educational or employment opportunities.