Public Disclosures

Privacy Policy

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) is committed to making sure your personal information remains confidential. We do not sell, loan or provide any information to anyone outside CCS.
 

Non-Discrimination Notice/Equal Opportunity Institution

Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, or age in its programs, activities or employment. CCS has an open door admissions policy which admits any graduate of a high school or an individual at least 18 years of age and holding a Certificate of Educational Competence. CCS offers more than 100 academic degree and career and technical programs. These programs and those with additional admission criteria can be found on the website. CCS takes steps to ensure a lack of English language skills are not a barrier to admission or participation. Direct all inquiries regarding equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances to chief strategy and administration officer, CCS, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., P.O. Box 6000, MS 1004, Spokane, WA. 99217-6000 or call 509-434-5040. Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access and Title IX to the chief compliance officer, 2917 W. Whistalks Way, MS 3027, Spokane, WA. 99224, ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu or call 509-279-6012.

Amy McCoy | Chief Compliance Officer
Community Colleges of Spokane
2917 W. Whistalks Way, MS 3027
Spokane, WA. 99224-5288
509-279-6012
ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu

For all other inquiries regarding equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances, please contact:

Greg Stevens | Chief Strategy and Administration Officer
Community Colleges of Spokane
501 N. Riverpoint Blvd.
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040

Notice of Nondiscrimination in Vocational Education Programs 
Title IX Investigation and Hearing Process for Complaints Against CCS Employees (Accessible version)

Please see the Student Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Student Resources page to learn about available community supports, your rights, who to contact and/or how to file a Title IX complaint against a student.
 

Training Taken by CCS Title IX Staff

Section 106.45(b) of the 2020 Final Title IX Rules require the sharing of “[a]ll materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process. A recipient must make these training materials publicly available on its website, or if the recipient does not maintain a website the recipient must make these materials available upon request for inspection by members of the public.”

Title IX Training by ATIXA on January 25-27, 2022 (available on request)
Title IX Training by Washington AGO on Feb. 18, 2021
ATIXA Level One Investigator Training on Dec. 14-15, 2020
Constructing the Live Hearing Process on Oct. 14-15, 2020
 

CCS Rule-Making Information

There are currently no rule-making proceedings.

Faith & Conscience Absence Policy

Community Colleges of Spokane will grant reasonable accommodation so that grades are not adversely impacted for students who are absent for reasons of faith or conscience, or for an organized activity under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization. Such absences must be requested in writing on the Class Absence Request form within the first two weeks of the beginning of the course start. There are no additional fees associated with this request.

Examples of religious accommodations may include: rescheduling of an exam or giving a make-up exam for the student in question; altering the time of a student’s presentation; allowing extra-credit assignments to substitute for missed class work or arranging for an increased flexibility in assignment due dates; and releasing a graduate assistant from teaching or research responsibilities on a given day.

The student is solely responsible for ensuring documentation authorizing the absence is provided to each of the instructors whose classes or assignments are affected by the absence. If the student fails to notify the instructor of an authorized absence under this policy, the instructor is not obligated to make accommodations.

• Class Absence Request - Religious Holiday

Students who have concerns about approval or a grade impact may utilize the Student Concerns Process or the Grade Appeal Process in cases impacting a final grade:

• Student concerns procedure for faculty CCS 30-06 A PDF | Word
• ​​Student complaint form for faculty CCS 30-06 B PDF | Word
• Student Grade Change Request

Accessibility

Community Colleges of Spokane complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other relevant state and federal laws in providing equal access to services and programs to students with disabilities or pregnancy. Students should contact Disability Access Services to identify themselves as having a disability or a pregnancy and request services and/or accommodations.

Learn about the services available to students with disabilities or pregnancy, who to contact, how to request services and/or accommodations and get answers to frequently asked questions at Spokane Community College or Spokane Falls Community College.

In addition, Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) is committed to providing equal access to all individuals seeking information on our website, including people with disabilities. This commitment is reflected in ensuring compliance with various laws and policies that support people with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Washington State Anti-Discrimination Law; and Washington State Policy 188. Content presented on this site should be perceivable, operable, understandable and robust, for individuals using assistive technologies.

If, because of a disability, you are experiencing difficulty accessing information on this website, please contact us by filling out the form below. We will contact you to attempt to provide the information you are seeking and will work to resolve any issues regarding inaccessibility of the information on the website.

Information Technology Accessibility Problem Report

Trouble accessing content on this site? Please use the form below to let us know.

If you would like to file a formal complaint/grievance pursuant to the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the ADA please contact

Amy McCoy | Chief Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator/ADA Compliance Officer
Community Colleges of Spokane
2917 W. Whistalks Way
Room 247C
Spokane, WA 99224-5288
ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu
509-279-6012

For more information about filing a complaint, please refer to CCS Administrative Procedure 2.30.01-A: Complaints of Discrimination, Sexual Harassment or Misconduct, Domestic or Dating Violence, Stalking and Retaliation.

Information on This Site

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) is comprised of two separately accredited colleges, Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community College.  CCS has made reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information throughout this website.  However, CCS reserves the right to make appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, programs, courses and fees.  When feasible, changes will be announced prior to their effective dates, but CCS assumes no responsibility for giving any particular notice of any such changes.  Changes may apply not only to prospective students, but also to those who are currently enrolled.  Nothing contained in this website shall be construed to create any offer to contract or any contractual rights.

We encourage readers to contact the appropriate college or office to obtain current information.