Affirmative Action, Nondiscrimination and Accessibility

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service and national origin and any other protected class in its education programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding Affirmative Action and Title IX compliance/sexual harassment:

Liz Trelegan, Assistant Director of Human Resources
Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Northern Essex Community College
100 Elliott Street, B219
Haverhill, MA 01830
Phone: 978-556-3928
Email: etrelegan@necc.mass.edu

Maxine Rice, Senior Human Resources Generalist
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
100 Elliott Street, B219
Haverhill, MA 01830
Phone: 978-556-3917
Email: mrice@necc.mass.edu

NECC Public Safety
(After normal business hours, i.e. after 5 p.m. Monday-Friday or on Saturday and Sunday)
Emergencies Only 978-556-3333 or dial ext 3333 from any campus phone
General Information 978-556-3689

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

Learn more about Center for Accessibility Resources and Services at NECC and current ADA Regulations.

Important Policy Update

Please note the following changes to the College’s Policy on Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Revised Policy (For complaints on August 1, 2024 or after)
Effective August 1, 2024, the revised Policy on Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity will take effect. Please find this policy here: Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy (2024)
Old Policy (For complaints prior to August 1, 2024)
For incidents occurring before August 1, 2024, our previous policy will apply. Please find the policy here: Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy (2021)

Updated: 2024-2025 Academic Catalog (Effective Fall 2024)