Federal and State Compliance

Civil Rights Compliance Statement

The Long Beach Community College District does not discriminate in its admissions, educational programs, activities, or employment policies on any basis, including but not limited to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability including HIV and AIDS, and other protected classes, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, or obligations to the National Guard or reserve forces of the United States.

The District is subject to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 sections 503 and 504, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Questions or complaints of unlawful discrimination should be directed to the District compliance officer at 562-938-4060.

Title IX. Prohibiting Sex Discrimination in Education

The Long Beach Community College District is committed to supporting all regulations under Title IX. “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Questions or complaints should be directed to the Director of Title IX & Compliance Program, Cynthia Nunez, at cnunez@lbcc.edu.

Mandatory Orientation: Sexual Violence Prevention

The Long Beach Community College District provides sexual violence prevention information to students during on-campus orientations and posts this information on the campus website at www.lbcc.edu/post/sexual-assault. This site contains valuable information about ways to avoid rape and sexual assault, what to do in a risky situation, and what to do in case of rape or sexual assault. Victims of sexual assault on campus should immediately call the Long Beach Police Department College Unit; call 911 from a cell phone for an officer to respond. Victims may also choose to go directly to a hospital emergency room for medical care. LBCC health services are available on both campuses during business hours in building A-1010, 562-938-4210 (LAC), or room GG-117, 562-938-3992 (PCC). After addressing the immediate emergency, please also report this incident to the Director of Title IX & Compliance Program, Cynthia Nunez, at cnunez@lbcc.edu. 

Sexual Harassment Policy Statement

The Long Beach Community College District provides an educational, employment, and business environment free of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment, as defined and otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes. This policy includes a prohibition against, but not limited to, the following: sexual harassment, gender harassment, and harassment based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Sexual harassment is a violation of an individual’s civil rights and will not be tolerated.

Questions or complaints should be directed to the Director of Title IX & Compliance Program, Cynthia Nunez, at cnunez@lbcc.edu.