Equal Opportunity

KCC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 540 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the CROWN Act of 2023. It is the policy of the college that no person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, mental or physical disability shall be discriminated against. The CROWN Act broadens the definition of race to include “traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists.” This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, or activities. Lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to David Cagle, director of human resources/Affirmative Action officer; Meredith Purcell, vice president for student affairs, Title IX coordinator; or Kim Jeffreys, director of support services/Section 504 coordinator; Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901-6505; 815-802-8100. TTY users may phone 711. Outside of Illinois, dial 1-800-526-0844.

Cagle and Purcell ensure that the college is in compliance with the federal law by handling complaints, answering questions, organizing information and relevant statistics and staying informed regarding laws which affect these areas.

Jeffreys coordinates the college’s services/programs that allow access to education for students/staff with disabilities.

For more information:

• Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Policy
• Sexual Misconduct Policy

Lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in educational programs.

Title IX coordinator

The Title IX coordinator ensures that the college is in compliance with the federal law by handling complaints, answering questions, organizing information and relevant statistics and staying informed regarding laws that affect these areas.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct, contact the Title IX coordinator or complete the online misconduct complaint form .

Meredith Purcell
Vice President for Student Affairs
815-802-8510
mpurcell@kcc.edu

Affirmative Action Officer

The affirmative action officer ensures the college is in compliance with federal law.

David Cagle
815-802-8128
dcagle@kcc.edu

Section 504 coordinator

The section 504 coordinator ensures the college is in compliance with federal law in providing individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in its programs and benefit from its services, including the provision of information to employees, students and members of the public.

Kimberlee Jeffreys
815-802-8472
kjeffreys@kcc.edu