Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
Lower Columbia College recognizes its responsibility for investigation, resolution, implementation of corrective measures, and monitoring the educational environment and workplace to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, 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 States Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. To this end, Lower Columbia College has enacted policies prohibiting discrimination against and harassment of members of these protected classes. Any individual found to be in violation of these policies will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the college or from employment.
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.
- For more information, including a list of reportable sexual misconduct and Title IX offenses, please visit lowercolumbia.edu/titleix-sexual-misconduct
For inquiries regarding this policy please contact:
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
Vice President for Student Services, Title IX/EEO Deputy Coordinator
Office: Admission Center, Rm. 158
Lower Columbia College, 1600 Maple Street, Longview, WA 98632
360.442.2300
title9@lowercolumbia.edu
TTY/Video Relay Service: 7-1-1 or (800) 833-6388
Publications in Alternative Formats
College publications available in alternate formats upon request by contacting:
Disability and Access Services. (360) 442-2340, TTY/Video Relay Service: 7-1-1 or (800) 833-6388
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Information in Spanish
DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN is located at lowercolumbia.edu/disclosure/non-discrimination/non-discrimination-spanish.