Western Nevada College (WNC), in conformity with the Affirmative Action Policy of the Nevada System of Higher Education and federal law, is guided by the principles that there shall be no difference in the treatment of persons because of race, creed, color, sex, physical challenge, age, national origin, political affiliation, religion, or disabled veteran status, gender orientation, and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. This principle is applicable to every member of the WNC community at every level. (WNC Policy Manual: Policy 4-2-1).