Lower Columbia College is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for pregnant and parenting students, faculty, and staff.
LCC’s Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 prohibits students from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities, including pregnancy.
A student who is pregnant or parenting may be provided accommodations so that they are not excluded from any education program or activity. These accommodations are determined through a cooperative process between the office of Disability and Access Services and the faculty member on a case by case basis to determine reasonable accommodations for the student.
If you are a student who is pregnant or under any of the conditions listed above, you may receive accommodations similar to those given to students with a temporary illness when deemed medically necessary.
Students seeking pregnancy or parenting accommodations should contact Disability and Access Services (DSS) at (360) 442-2340. A DSS staff member will discuss the pregnant or parenting individual’s needs, and may ask for documentation that supports the requested adjustments.
Lower Columbia College has a dedicated space for students to breastfeed and/or pump breastmilk. Please contact Disability and Access Services at (360) 442-2340 for location and entry code.
Pregnant employees may request certain changes to their working environment to accommodate their pregnancy and health conditions after the birth of the baby, such as the need to breastfeed or express breast milk. Additionally, through the Family Medical Leave Act and Paid Family and Medical Leave, employee parents are entitled to time off after the birth of a baby, placement of a foster child, or adoption.
Pregnant and parenting employees seeking accommodations or a leave of absence should contact Human Resources at (360) 442-2120. Leave of absences and some accommodations require medical documentation or other verifying documentation.
Click here for more information about your employment and benefits relative to pregnancy.
Lower Columbia College has a dedicated space for students to breastfeed and/or pump breastmilk. Please contact Disability and Access Services at (360) 442-2340 for location and entry code.
The Title IX /EEO Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator can address faculty, staff and student concerns related to sexual harassment, sexual assault and other actions that fall within the college' obligations under Title IX. In addition, contact any Taskforce Member.
Kendra Sprague
Administration Building Room 115
(360) 442-2121
title9@lowercolumbia.edu
Sue Orchard
Admissions Center Room 159
(360) 442-2301
title9@lowercolumbia.edu