Accreditation Statement
Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College.
Equity Statement
Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, ancestry, belief, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, and veteran status. Our pledge covers recruitment, admission, registration, financial help, counseling, advising, course offerings, extracurricular programs, facilities, health services, athletics, employment and its privileges and benefits. To obtain more information about the college’s equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please telephone Lonnie Thompson, Director of Equity & Inclusion, at (386) 506-3973, or write to him at: 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
Lonnie Thompson
Director of Equity & Inclusion
Wetherell Center, Bldg 100, Room 316
(386) 506-3973
Sexual Assault and Misconduct
Instances of sexual misconduct occurring on college property or at college-related functions which involved the violation of any state statute or any federal or civil law will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation and prosecution. Campus Safety personnel will report such incidents and cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies. The college will not shelter faculty, staff or students from the state of Florida’s sexual misconduct laws. (Legal Authority: F.S. 228-2001; 240.319, SBE 6A-19.08; 19.09: 6A-14.0247)
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is conduct of a sexual nature or with sexual implications which interferes with a student’s status or performance by creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational or working environment. This conduct may include, but is not limited to: inappropriate and unwanted touching; the display of sexually explicit or suggestive materials; use of sexually explicit or suggestive language or gestures; and subtle pressure for sexual activity, as well as demands for sexual favors, or physical assault. Complaints of sexual harassment by students should be promptly reported to a college official, the college equity & inclusion director, the senior
vice president of student development & institutional effectiveness or the dean of student development. Upon receipt of an alleged violation, an investigation will be conducted. The complaint may be resolved by intervention or corrective action taken by the college president, or by official disciplinary procedures. The complainant will be advised of the action taken by the college within 30 days of the complaint.
