Student Rights

Nondiscrimination Policy

Minnesota State College Southeast is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law.

For more information, please see the Policies and Procedures page in the "About Us" section of the website. Detailed definitions, policies and procedures for Minnesota State Board Policy 1B.1 Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity, Procedure 1B.1.1 Report/Complaint of Discrimination, Harassment /Investigation and Resolution, and Sexual Violence Policy 1B.3 can be reviewed online on the Minnesota State website.

Sexual Harassment and Violence 

Sexual violence is an intolerable intrusion into the most personal and private rights of an individual, and is prohibited at Minnesota State College Southeast. The college is committed to eliminating sexual violence in all forms and will take appropriate remedial action against any individual found responsible for acts in violation of this policy. Acts of sexual violence may also constitute violations of criminal or civil law or Minnesota State Board Policies that may require separate proceedings. To further its commitment against sexual violence, Southeast provides reporting options, internal mechanisms for dispute resolution, and prevention training or other related services as appropriate. 

• Reporting Sexual Violence  

Data Privacy and Educational Records

The Family Rights and Privacy Act limits access to student data. All actions concerned with Minnesota State College Southeast data collection and storage are administered in compliance with the provisions of both state and federal law. For more information, Southeast - Policy 123 - Educational Records