Notice of Nondiscrimination

Palm Beach State College, an equal access/equal opportunity institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of an individual's protected status, including race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, and any other factor protected under the law, state or federal, in employment, admissions, or educational programs and activities.

The following offices have been designated to ensure compliance and handle inquiries or concerns regarding the nondiscrimination requirements of the Title II of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972:

Center for Student Accessibility

Kathleen Karran-McCoy
Ombudsman
Palm Beach State College
4200 Congress Avenue, MS #50, Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
561-868-3371
karran-k@palmbeachstate.edu

Employment Access

Juanita Benjamin
Human Resources Director and Equity Officer
ADA Section 504 Coordinator
Palm Beach State College
4200 Congress Avenue, MS #10, Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
561-868-3111
benjamij@palmbeachstate.edu

Facilities Access

Edgar R. Cintron
Facilities Director
Palm Beach State College
4200 Congress Avenue, MS #42, Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
561-868-3416
cintrone@palmbeachstate.edu

Admissions

David D. Garwood
College Registrar
Palm Beach State College
4200 Congress Avenue, MS #7, Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
561-868-3532
garwoodd@palmbeachstate.edu

Title IX

Greta Jackson
Acting Title IX Coordinator
4200 Congress Avenue, MS #74, Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
561-868-3277
speakup@palmbeachstate.edu

Information concerning discrimination laws may be obtained at the following Palm Beach State College Center for Student Accessibility campus offices or via the main phone number or email:

Center for Student Accessibility

Phone: 561-868-3734
Email: StudentAccessibility@palmbeachstate.edu

Belle Glade: Center for Student Accessibility

1977 College Drive, CRA 105.3, Belle Glade, FL 33430-3699

Boca Raton: Center for Student Accessibility

801 Palm Beach State College Drive, AD 134, Boca Raton, FL 33431-6490

Lake Worth: Center for Student Accessibility

4200 Congress Avenue, BK 110, Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796

Loxahatchee Groves: Center for Student Accessibility

15845 Southern Boulevard, LGA 103, Loxahatchee, FL 33470-9204

Palm Beach Gardens: Center for Student Accessibility

3160 PGA Boulevard, BR 128, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-2893

This publication can be made available in alternate formats to persons with disabilities. Please make requests well in advance of need to:

Kathleen Karran-McCoy
Ombudsman
Palm Beach State College
4200 Congress Avenue, MS #50, Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
Telephone: 561-868-3371 (V/TTY)
karran-k@palmbeachstate.edu

For further information on Notice of Nondiscrimination, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html, or call 800-421-3481.

Sex Crimes Prevention Act

The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act and applicable Florida laws require registered sex offenders/predators to provide to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement notice of each institution of higher education in the state, including each campus at which the offender/predator is enrolled, employed, volunteering or carries on a vocation. A registered sex offender/predator may also have to provide notice to the Sheriff's office, the Department of Law Enforcement or the Department of Corrections upon a change in enrollment, volunteer or employment status. Anyone wishing to obtain further information regarding sexual offenders/predators in the area may refer to the FDLE website at: www.fdle.state.fl.us or call 888-FL-PREDATOR or 888-357-7332