Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Information

Non-Discrimination Statement (Long Version)

Lower Columbia College offers over 70 associate degree and certificate options in a variety of fields, providing a rich complement of technical/professional, basic skills, and continuing education programs.

Degree or certificate seeking students must apply for program admission and register in the degree or certificate program. The College will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in all educational and vocational education programs.

The College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use if a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations.

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy

Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations.

Harassment is defined as a form of discrimination consisting of physical or verbal conduct that denigrates or shows hostility toward an individual because of their membership in a protected class or their perceived membership in a protected class. Harassment occurs when the conduct is sufficiently severe and/or pervasive and so objectively offensive that it has the effect of altering the terms or conditions of employment or substantially limiting the ability of a student to participate in or benefit from the College's educational and/or social programs.

• Discrimination & Harassment Complaint Procedure

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct

Title IX helps to foster safe and respectful college environments that better protect students, faculty and staff from incidents of sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual violence, relationship violence and abuse.

• Learn more at Title IX and Sexual Misconduct

 Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs,
Title IX/EEO Coordinator

 Office: Administration Building, Rm. 122

Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple Street
Longview, WA 98632

 (360) 442-2121
 title9@lowercolumbia.edu
TTY/Video Relay Service: 7-1-1 or 800.833.6388