Southwestern College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, handicap, or other nonmerit reasons, in admissions, educational programs or activities, and employment, all as required by applicable laws and regulations. Responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries, including those concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, has been delegated to the vice president for business affairs, Christy Administration Building, Southwestern College, 100 College Street, Winfield, KS 67156-2499, (620) 229-6000. Southwestern College complies with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990. The yearly report is available from the dean of students upon request. Race and ethnic origin information is voluntary and will not be used in a discriminatory manner.