Policies and Procedures

Nondiscrimination Under Programs Receiving Federal Assistance Through the Department of Education Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title 34, Subtitle B, Chapter 1, Part 100

The purpose of this part is to effectuate the provisions of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) to the end that no person in the United States shall; on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Education.

Nondiscrimination of the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities 

Title 34, Subtitle B, Chapter 1, Part 106

The purpose of this part is to effectuate title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which is designed to eliminate (with certain exceptions) discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance, whether or not such program or activity is offered or sponsored by an educational institution as defined in this part. This part is also intended to effectuate section 844 of the Education Amendments of 1974.

Supplemental Title IX Employee Disciplinary Hearing Procedure

Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap

Title 34, Subtitle B, Chapter 1, Part 100,  Appendix B to Part 100

These Guidelines apply to recipients of any Federal financial assistance from the Department of Education that offer or administer programs of vocational education or training. This includes State agency recipients.

Supplemental Anti-Discrimination Policy Information

FERPA

Below is a brief summary of student rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the federal law that governs release of and access to student education records. These rights include:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education record within a reasonable time after the College receives a request for access. If students want to review their record, contact the College office that maintains the record to make appropriate arrangements.

2. The right to request an amendment of the student’s education record if the student believes it is inaccurate or misleading. If the student feels there is an error in their record, the student should submit a statement to the College official responsible for the record, clearly identifying the part of the record to change and why it may be inaccurate or misleading. That office will notify the student of the decision and advise of the appropriate steps if the student does not agree with the decision.

3. The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with “legitimate educational interests.” A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official has a “need to know” information from the student’s education record in order to fulfill official responsibilities. Examples of people who may have access, depending on their official duties, and only within the context of those duties, include: college faculty and staff, agents of the institution, students employed by the institution or who serve on official institutional committees, and representatives of agencies under contract with the College.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

Release of student record information is generally not done at Cascadia College without the expressed, written consent of the student. There are, however, some exceptions.

For example, directory information includes the following, and may be released without the student’s consent: student’s name, major field of study, enrollment status, dates of attendance, participation in recognized sports, degree or certificate earned, term degree or certificate awarded honors. In response to outside inquiries for information on students, Cascadia’s policy is to only confirm: dates of attendance, major field of study, and degree and awards received.

Please note that the student has the right to withhold the release of directory information. To do so, the student must complete a “Release of Information/Do Not Release Information form”, which is available on Cascadia’s website. Please note two important details for students regarding placing a “No Release” on the student record:

1. The College receives many inquiries for directory information from a variety of sources outside the institution, including friends, parents, relatives, prospective employers, the news media and honor societies. Having a “No Release” on the student record will preclude release of such information, even to those people.

2. A “No Release” applies to all elements of directory information on the student’s record. Cascadia College does not apply a “No Release” differentially to the various directory information data elements.

Exceptions include a subpoena, emergency situations, compliance with the Solomon Amendment and Department of Education requests through the Patriot Act, and the National Student Clearinghouse. Student ID numbers are provided to UW Bothell shared services, such as the campus library for UW Net ID, campus safety, counseling services, the Activities and Recreation Center.

A copy of the Act, more details about FERPA is available on the Department of Education site.

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance

Title 34, Subtitle B, Chapter 1, Part 104

The purpose of this part is to effectuate section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which is designed to eliminate discrimination on the basis of handicap in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

The State Board for Community & Technical Colleges (SBCTC) prepares the HB 1795 disclosure that shows:

The sources of all institutional revenue received during the prior academic of fiscal year, including but not limited to state, federal, local and private sources.

The uses of tuition revenue collected during the prior academic or fiscal year by program category as determined by the Office of Financial Managment. 

Use of College Facilities for Expressive Activities

The Washington Administrative Code (WAC 132Z-142) outlines policies concerning the use of campus facilities by both campus and non-campus groups. The WAC recognizes the importance of expressive activities which are subject to "reasonable time, place, and manner..." and includes a specific section that detail activities prohibited in college buildings and on college grounds. 

To be use on flyers, brochures and posters.

Cascadia College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate. See full statement at www.cascadia.edu/nondiscrimination.

All Cascadia materials are available in alternative formats and can be requested by contacting the Human Resources office.

To request disability accommodations for student events, please contact Student Accessibility Services at 425.352.8128 or accessibility@cascadia.edu at least ten days prior to the event.

POLIZA ANTI-DISCRIMINATORIA DE CASCADIA

Cascadia está comprometida a crear un ambiente de apoyo a la población diversa de estudiantes, maestros y empleados. Las diferencias individuales son celebradas dentro de una comunidad de aprendizaje plural.

Cascadia no discrimina por razones de raza, color, religión, género o sexo, orientación sexual, nacionalidad de origen, estado de ciudadanía, edad, estado civil o militar; ni por motivos de discapacidad sensorial, mental, física o información genética; todo este tipo de discriminación está prohibida por medio de pólizas del college, y leyes estatales y federales.

La oficina encargada de responder preguntas, proporcionar información acerca de las pólizas anti-discriminatorias y canalizar solicitudes relacionadas a discapacidad es la siguiente:

Vicepresidente de Servicios Administrativos
Cascadia College
18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
nondiscrimination@cascadia.edu

CASCADIA的不歧視聲明

Cascadia College 致力於支持多元文化的學生和教職員工群體，讓個體差異在多元文化的學習環境中得到認可。

Cascadia 不因種族、膚色、宗教、性別、性別取向、國籍、公民或移民身份、年齡、婚姻或退伍軍人身份，或任何感官、精神、身體殘疾或遺傳資訊的存在而歧視。本校的大學政策、華盛頓州法和聯邦法律皆禁止師生以任何原因方式進行歧視。

 Cascadia由以下辦公室處理校內不歧視政策的諮詢，並可轉介美國殘疾者法案相關的查詢至相應的政府辦事處：

行政服務副總裁
Cascadia College
18345 Campus Way NE, CC2-280
Bothell, WA 98011
nondiscrimination@cascadia.edu

Cascadia College 致力于支持多元文化的学生和教职员工群体，让个体差异在多元文化的学习环境中得到认可。

Cascadia 不因种族、肤色、宗教、性别、性别取向、国籍、公民或移民身份、年龄、婚姻或退伍军人身份，或任何感官、精神、身体残疾或遗传信息的存在而歧视。 本校的大学政策、华盛顿州法和联邦法律皆禁止师生以任何原因方式进行歧视。

 Cascadia由以下办公室处理校内不歧视政策的咨询，并可转介美国残疾者法案相关的查询至相应的政府办事处：

行政服务副总裁
Cascadia College
18345 Campus Way NE, CC2-280
Bothell, WA 98011
nondiscrimination@cascadia.edu

 

 

 

 

In 1972, Washington enacted the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) to assure citizens of the state transparency and access to government. As a state agency, Cascadia College is subject to the provisions of Washington state laws governing access to public records and will respond accordingly. The full public records policy of the college is established in 132Z-276 WAC.

Cascadia College makes every effort to respond to public records requests in a timely manner. Written requests are preferred. Please submit you request via email or mail.

Public Records Officer
Cascadia College
18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
publicrecords@cascadia.edu

There is no charge to inspect records in person, however, in accordance with RCW 42.56.120, the college may charge a fee for providing printed or digital copies of records. The fee schedule is as follows:

• • Fifteen cents per page for photocopies of public records, printed copies of electronic public records when requested by the person requesting records, or for the use of agency equipment to photocopy public records
  • Ten cents per page for public records scanned into an electronic format or for the use of agency equipment to scan the records
  • Five cents per each four electronic files or attachment uploaded to email, cloud-based data storage service, or other means of electronic delivery; and
  • Ten cents per gigabyte for the transmission of public records in an electronic format or for the use of agency equipment to send the records electronically. The agency shall take reasonable steps to provide the records in the most efficient manner available to the agency in its normal operations; and
  • The actual cost of any digital storage media or device provided by the agency, the actual cost of any container or envelope used to mail the copies to the requestor, and the actual postage or delivery charge.
  • More than one type of charge may apply to copies produced in response to a single request.

For more information, please contact the Public Records Officer at the email address above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cascadia College is committed to facilitating the academic success of students. The primary purpose of the Academic Standards and Progress Policy is to quickly identify and alert students with low academic achievement and provide those students with assistance to improve their academic performance. Additionally, the policy is intended to ensure students are making progress toward their educational goals.

Good Academic Standing

Students whose cumulative and most recent quarterly grade point average (GPA) is 2.0 or above are considered to be on good academic standing.

Level 1 - Academic Concern

Students enrolled in academic programs carrying five or more credits will be placed on Academic Concern at the end of any quarter in which their cumulative GPA is 2.0 or better but their quarterly GPA is below 2.0. Students who fail to make satisfactory progress over time will be placed on the next level of academic intervention. Students placed on Academic Concern will be sent a letter that offers effective study tips and strongly encourages students to take advantage of college support resources for education planning. There is no appeal process to this level of intervention.

Level II - Academic Intervention

Students enrolled in academic program carrying five or more credits will be placed on Academic Intervention at the end of any quarter in which both their cumulative and quarterly GPAs are below 2.0. Students placed on Academic Intervention will be sent a letter that offers effective study tips and strongly encourages students to take advantage of college support resources for education planning. Students on Academic Intervention are required to complete an Academic Success Plan that outlines steps, created by the student, for improving the student's academic performance. A student on Academic Intervention will be required to meet with an advisor to review their success plan prior to registration.  Registration will be blocked while the student remains on Academic Intervention. Students must contact advising to register, add or drop courses. There is no appeal process to this level of intervention. Students remain on Academic Intervention until their cumulative GPA is 2.0 or better.

Level III - Academic Suspension

Students enrolled in academic programs carrying five or more credits will be placed on Academic Suspension at the end of any quarter in which their cumulative and quarterly GPAs are below 2.0 for three consecutive quarters. Students placed on Academic Suspension will not be permitted to register for any courses for credit the subsequent quarter. Suspended students will be blocked from registering. Students who enrolled for classes prior to suspension status will be administratively withdrawn, and tuition paid will be refunded. While suspended, students may not participate in events or activities reserved for students. Students placed on Academic Suspension will be sent a letter that outlines the appeal process for reinstatement. To be considered for reinstatement, students must show proof of circumstances over which they did not have control and/or proof of making measurable and substantial progress towards improving their grade point average. Students must contact an academic advisor to initiate this process.

Appeals of Suspension

Appeals of academic suspension due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances can be made to the Director of Student Advising and Support Services before the first day of the suspended quarter.

Reinstatement After Suspension

A suspended student may petition for readmission to the College after a waiting period of at least one quarter. The student must contact advising  at least two (2) weeks prior to the beginning of the quarter that the student wants to attend. Prior to the  readmission appointment, the student must submit a readmission essay and success plan that includes:

• The student’s short-term educational goals
• Specific plans to overcome barriers and improve the student’s academic progress
• Proposed course schedule

The Retention Specialist or Director of Student Advising and Support Services will review the readmission documents with the student and outline specific conditions that the student must meet for reinstatement. If approved, the student will continue on Academic Intervention status Level II until both their cumulative and quarterly GPAs are above 2.0. Notification will be sent to the student outlining conditions of readmission.

If a student receives a quarterly GPA of below 2.0 after reinstatement during the first Term of their probationary period, the student will be dismissed for 1-year. Re-admitted students will continue on Academic Intervention until they reach satisfactory academic progress (cumulative 2.00 GPA).

Student Tools

• Success Plan
• Petition for Readmission

Cascadia welcomes the use of research activities on campus conducted by students, faculty, staff, or administrators. Research is used to learn more about scientific methods, to advance knowledge in specific areas or disciplines, and to provide useful information for the college.

The college’s research policy outlines how proposals to conduct research will be reviewed and under what conditions they will be approved. To request a copy of the policy, please contact the Director of Institutional Research and Assessment.

The purpose is to provide students an opportunity to express and resolve any misunderstanding and to addressthe perception of unfair treatment by a college faculty or staff member.

Cascadia expects that all students will conduct themselves as responsible members of the college community both on campus and while attending off-campus activities. Cascadia has adopted policies governing student conduct, including discilinary procedures for resolving conflicts related to student discipline. To learn more, visit the website for the relevant chapter of the Washington Administrative Code

Informal Procedure

• A student shall first discuss it directly with the individual to clarify the perceived concern/issue and request specific action. The student may request the appropriate Dean or area administrator to serve as a mediator to help resolve the concern/issue.

Formal Procedure

In the event resolution is not achieved through the informal procedure, a student may initiate a formal procedure by writing a letter to the appropriate dean or unit administrator within twenty working days aftethe incident. The letter must include:

• Detailed description of the issue/concern, including dates and times;
• Summary of the actions taken by the student to resolve the concern/issue; and
• Proposed solution.

The unit administrator or designee handling the case will notify the student in writing of the decisionwithin ten working days.

Cascadia College complies with the reporting requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of Amendments of 1989 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of CampusSecurity Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act of 1998.

In compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act (EDGAR 34 CFR, Part 86), Cascadia annually distributes the following information to students and staff:

• Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs andalcohol on school property or as part of school activities
• Cascadia’s Student Code of Conduct Washington Administrative Code WAC 132Z-115-090, (10) prohibits students from, “The possession, use, sale, or distribution of any alcoholic beverage or illegal drug on the college campus; or while attending a college-sponsored event on non-college property”
• Administrative Procedure 6.3.110.08 prohibits employees from manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, or using a controlled substance
• Cascadia maintains a referral list of agencies and individuals providing support services to students struggling with drug and/or alcohol use/abuse. Such referrals can be accessed by contacting the Kodiak Corner front counter at (425) 352-8860.
• A description of the applicable legal sanctions and disciplinary actions
• Cascadia’s Student Code of Conduct (WAC 132Z-115-070) states that “Students may be accountable both to civil authorities and to the college for acts that constitute violations of law and of this code. Disciplinary action at the college will normally proceed during the pendency of criminal proceedings and will not be subject to challenge on the ground that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed or reduced.” Aside from any criminal proceedings, the college may impose sanctions ranging from a verbal warning to dismissal, as outlined in WAC 132Z-115-120, (4).
• Administrative procedure 6.3.110.08 outlines the sanctions for employees found to have violated provisions of the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act. The policy reads, “Violation of this policy will be reason for disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, or for mandatory evaluation treatment for substance abuse.”
• A description of any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation/re-entry programs
• Administrative procedure 6.3.110.08 states that “Cascadia College recognizes drug use and/or dependency to be a health, safety, and security problem,” and offers employees assistance through the State Employee Advisory Services and/or employee medical insurance plans
  

Student Misconduct

Cascadia College expects that its students while within college facilities or attending a college-sponsored activity, will adhere to high standards of honor and good citizenship and that they will conduct themselves in a responsible manner that reflects credit on themselves and the college. The following misconduct is subject to disciplinary action:

Drugs and Alcohol Policy: The possession, use, sale or distribution of any alcoholic beverage or illegal drug on the college campus or while attending a college-sponsored event on non-college property. Students may be accountable both to civil authorities and to the college for acts that constitute violations of law and of this code. Disciplinary action at the college will normally proceed during the pendency of criminal proceedings and will not be subject to challenge on the ground that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed or reduced. Additionally, students should be aware that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) has given colleges/universities the option to notify parents/guardians about specific types of information from a student's judicial record, including alcohol or other drug offenses. Therefore, at the discretion of the Student Conduct Officer, such parental notification may be made if students under the age of 21 are found responsible ofviolating the college’s policies concerning alcohol and other drugs.

Sanctions for Alcohol and Other Drug Violations: Aside from any criminal proceedings, the college may impose sanctions ranging from a verbal warning todismissal, as outlined in
WAC 132Z-115-035. When determining appropriate sanctions, the fi ndings of fact, anyparticular circumstances, and prior record of the student will be factors considered.
Students who are suspended from Cascadia College for any length of time should be aware that this action may impact the following:

• • Tuition and fees (suspension does not forgive financial obligations)
  • Student Financial Aid
  • Health Insurance (contact your personal health care provider)
  • Use of college resources and access to college facilities
  • Immigration status for international students
  • Veterans and dependents of veterans
  • Internships, assistantships, and study abroud
  • This is not an exhaustive list

Criminal Sanctions: Federal sanctions for the illegal possession of drugs include imprisonment up to 1 year and/or a minimum fine of $1,000 for a first conviction; imprisonment for 15 days-2 years and a minimum fine of $2,500 for a second drug conviction; and imprisonment for 90 days-3 years and a minimum fine of $5,000 for a third or subsequent drug conviction. For possession of a mixture or substance which contains a cocaine base, federal sanctions include 5-20 years in prison and a minimum fine of $1,000, for a first conviction if the mixture or substance exceeds 5 grams, for a second conviction if the mixture or substance exceeds 3 grams, and for a third or subsequent conviction if the mixture or substance exceeds 1 gram. Additional possible penalties for the illegal possession of drugs are forfeiture of real or personal property used to possess or to facilitate possession of a controlled substance if the offense is punishable by more than 1 year imprisonment; forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft, or any other conveyance used, or intended for use, to transport or conceal drugs; civil fine up to$10,000 per violation; denial of federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contracts, and professional and commercial licenses for up to 1 year for a first and up to 5 years for a second or subsequent offense; successful completion of a drug treatment program; community service; and ineligibility to receive or purchase a firearm.

Washington law prohibits the purchase or possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21, or the furnishing of alcohol to such a person. Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs also is illegal. It is against state law, under certain circumstances, to walk or be upon a roadway while under the influence ofalcohol or other drugs. The punishment for these offenses may include imprisonment, payment of a fine, mandatory treatment and education programs, community service, and mandatory loss of one’s driver’s license.

Counseling and Treatment Resources: A variety of off-campus counseling services and treatment centers are available throughout the state for anyone experiencing problems related to substance abuse. A list of several of those referral agencies is available from Student Advising & Support Services (located in the Kodiak Corner student success center). Although most counseling and treatment centers charge for their services, some programs are free of charge.

While off-campus resources can be very good options, a great place to start for any student who desires confidential assistance with alcohol or other drugs is the Student Counseling Center located on campus.

Counseling services are available to any student who is struggling with issues including family conflict, divorce, substance abuse, depression, grief and loss, and anxiety about academic achievement. Counseling is confidential, professional, and free.

Cascadia College students who are enrolled for the current quarter in session may receive up to 6 free counseling sessions of individual counseling per academic year. Cascadia College students are also eligible to participate in Counseling Center groups which lasts 4-10 weeks. Enrollment in Counseling Center classes and groups do not count toward the 6 session yearly limit. 

Health Risks: The following information on health risks is from What Works: Schools Without Drugs, U. S. Department ofEducation (1992): "Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including spouse and child abuse. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, muchlower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described.

Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. Long-term consumption of large quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and the liver. Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation [sic]. In addition, research indicates thatchildren of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other youngsters of becoming alcoholics."

Contacts: For additional information regarding:

• • Health risks or counseling and treatment resources for students, contact Student Success Services, (425)352-8860.
  • The college’s policies on alcohol and other drugs as they pertain to students, contact the Student Conduct Officer, (425) 352-8860.
    Counseling and treatment resources for students, (425) 352-8860.

Informal Process

A student initiates the grade appeal process by speaking to the instructor. Please note, in the event that the instructor is no longer employed by the college or is away for an extended period of time, the Dean for Student Learning will appoint two faculty members to review the student's work and the grade that is under appeal. The grade can only be changed upon the recommendation of both faculty members. If there is no agreement, the grade shall remain as rewarded.

Formal Process

If the informal resolution is not reached, the student can initiate a formal grade appeal by submitting acompleted grade appeal form to the Dean for Student Learning a week prior to the end of the quarter.

The Dean has ten (10) business days in which to discuss the situation with the instructor and the student. The Dean for Student Learning has another ten (10) business days following the discussion tomake a written recommendation to the student which may include:

• To deny the request for a change of grade.
• To move forward with grade appeal and convene the Hearing Committee.
• If the Dean for Student Learning convenes the Hearing Committee, thedecision of the Hearing Committee shall be final.

 

Appeal of the Dean for Student Learning's Decision to Deny a Grade Change

• If the student wishes to appeal the Dean for Student Learning's decision to deny the grade change, it should be done within five (5) business days of receipt of the Dean for Student Learning's decision.
• Submit a written appeal to the Vice President for Student Learning & Success and include reasons for theappeal. The Vice President has ten (10) business days following receipt of the appeal to review the documents and meet with the student. After the meeting, the Vice President has another ten (10) business days to make a written recommendation to the student which may include:

 

• • To uphold the decision of the Dean and deny the request which will end the appeal process.
  • To move forward with the grade appeal and convene a Hearing Committee

If the recommendation is to have a Grade Appeal Hearing Committee convene, the Vice President will review the procedures of the Hearing Committee with the student.

Hazing is prohibited within the Cascadia College community. Hazing is any conduct committed as part of aperson’s recruitment, initiation, pledging, admission into, or affi liation with a student organization, athleticteam, or living group (collectively “student groups”) or any pastime or amusement engaged in with respect tosuch a student group that causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger or physical harm, or serious psychologicalor emotional harm, to any student or other person attending Cascadia College, including causing, directing,coercing, or forcing a person to consume any food, liquid, alcohol, drug, or other substance which subjects theperson to risk of such harm, regardless of the person's willingness to participate.

All campus crime statistics are available to the public. Cascadia complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 by reporting the joint Cascadia College/University of Washington Bothell campus crime statistics.
View the statistics at University of Washington Bothell's Safety webpage.

Cascadia will close the campus offices and cancel classes if severe weather or other emergency conditions make the campus unsafe. In the event of a closure or and emergency, the college will communicate with you using the following tools:

• Alert (email and/or text) - sign up to receive free alerts
• Social Media
• Website Home Page

Under Public Law 104-208, Cascadia is directed by the federal government to provide the Armed Forces such information as name, address, telephone number, date of birth, level of education, major and/or degree received, and prior military experience for all students.

If you do not wish this information to be released, submit a written request to the front counter in Kodiak Corner. This request will prohibit your name from being published in all college-related publications.

Cascadia students have the right to the support and respect needed for learning and personal development
and the responsibility to conduct themselves in a manner that does not interfere with the purposes of the college.

To learn more about student rights and responsibilities, including freedom of expression, academic freedom,and conflict resolution, see Washington Administrative Code Chapter 132Z-112. 

The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires institutions to include the ISBN and retail price of all required and recommended textbooks and supplemental materials for each course listed on the schedule. If the ISBN number is unavailable, the institution must disclose the author, title, publisher and copyright date of the text or material instead. If it is not practicable to disclose either the ISBN number or the alternative information, the institution shall place "To Be Determined" on the schedule.
This information is available on the Cascadia's quarterly class schedule as "Book Information" listed under each course section.
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Cascadia College is committed to a safe, well-maintained campus environment that allows for free expression of ideas. In order to balance both interests, our posting procedures for publicity and communication will be uniformly applied.

These procedures apply to CC1, CC2, CC3/GLA, and the first floor of LBA. For shared facilities, please adhere to UW Bothell’s procedures under Facilities 4.0.

• Only content used to promote events, courses, activities, etc. sanctioned by official Cascadia or UW Bothell student or employee groups can be posted inside CC1, CC2 and CC3, with the exception of Community Bulletin Boards. See Posting Areas for more information.
• Materials must identify the sponsoring class, club, or organization and include contact information.
• Materials must include the following non-discrimination statement:
• Cascadia College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate. See full statement.
• Materials used to promote events must include event accommodation request information:
• To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the event, contact Student Accessibility Services at 425-352-8128.
• Materials must be mounted using blue tape only in small loops on the back of the posters and flyers; not visible on the front.
• Materials will comply with the Cascadia College Code of Conduct.
• All printed materials written in a language other than English, must be accompanied by an English translation.
• The number of posters printed for a specific event or campaign will not exceed:
• 5 small (under 11”x17”) on each floor of CC1/2 and CC3 for a total of 35
• 1 large (11”x17” or larger) on each floor of CC1/2 and CC3 for a total of 7
• All materials are to be posted on concrete walls and metal railings only.
• Materials cannot be posted in the stairwells in accordance with building fire code.
• Materials will be taken down if they:
• Contain obscene or defamatory language
• Contain commercial speech unrelated to College functions
• Promote the imminent prospect of actual violence or harm
• Pose a material and substantial thread to the educational environment
• Do not meet the guidelines above

Community Bulletin Boards

Community bulletin boards are available to College employees, students, and non-college groups or individuals. Bulletin boards are cleared at the end of each quarter.

• CC1, 2nd Floor, in hallway on either side of the stairwell
• CC3, 1st Floor, to the right of the stairwell

Restricted areas

• Painted surfaces
• Interior and exterior windows and doors
• Fire doors
• Stairwell walls, doors
• CC2 hallway North of the Vista
• On or in elevators
• Bus stops
• Restrooms
• Classrooms

Digital Signage

Television screens are posted in CC1, CC2, CC3 with general information and events on and off campus. College and Non-College groups can request posting.

• Requests can be emailed to outreach@cascadia.edu
• All images must be in .jpg file format and 880x550 or less
• All images should adhere to the posting guidelines above

Pavement

Sidewalk chalk is permissible as long it adheres to the following:

• Must coordinate with facilities@cascadia.edu
• Meets relevant guidelines above
• Must use biodegradable chalk only
• Must be limited to walkways from the south end of CC1 to the bus stop
• Must be at least 20’ from exterior doors to prevent tracking inside

Any questions regarding the posting policy, please contact:

• External Relations and Planning office
• cascadiacomm@cascadia.edu

Cascadia College strives to test its technologies to ensure a positive user experience for all students and staff.  If you cannot access content or use a feature due to a disability, please report the issue to:

Information Systems Help Desk
18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98072
helpdesk@cascadia.edu
425-352-8228

Please let us know:

• What you were trying to do
• What technologies were you using
• What barrier or issue you encountered
• The web address where you experienced this issue
• Your name and contact information

For more information about providing feedback, please see Contacting Organizations About Inaccessible Websites from the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) for tips regarding what information you could provide so we can make improvements.

Complaint Procedure for Accessible Technology

1. Complaints routed to Help Desk
• Complaints received by email, phone, or writing will by routed to Cascadia's Technology Help Desk
2. Complaint assigned to technician
• A ticket will be created for each complaint and forwarded to the assistive technology work queue for resolution
3. Research and response
• A technician will claim a ticket and acknowledge receipt within 3 business days of receipt. Technicians will research the problem, working with the Assistant Director of eLearning, the eLearning Instructional Designer, and Information Services staff as appropriate to research and address the complaint. An initial response to begin the process of resolving the complaint will be made within 5 business days of the receipt.
4. Resolution and documentation
• Date of accessibility request
• Contact information for individual filing complaint
• Initial feedback
• Assessment of needs based on feedback
• Options reviewed for resolving the problem
• Problem resolution and date of resolution
• Outstanding risks associated with the resolution
• Accessibility Coordinator signature

The purpose of Cascadia College’s official social media accounts is to provide employees, students, fans, followers, and friends information about our programs, department groups, and events.

Cascadia College is dedicated to providing a meaningful educational experience for all of our students and we value diversity and inclusion within our community. Views that are expressed in our official accounts do not necessarily represent the school’s views, but we recognize that a thriving academic community is not possible without our employees, students, fans, followers, and friends sharing their thoughts freely with one another on our official social media accounts. To ensure the interactions on our official social media accounts further meaningful dialogue, we reserve the right to monitor the conversations by removing comments and/or posts that:

• Are not responsive to the topic, including, but not limited to, spam and similar comments promoting a product, service, or entity unrelated to the discussion;
• Include content that constitutes discriminatory harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability sexual identity, or sexual orientation;
• Include obscenity, sexual content, or links to sexual content;
• Involve illegal activity or the encouragement of illegal activity;
• Impersonate someone else;
• Include information that could compromise the safety of the college’s employees or students;

Posts, comments, replies, or any public commentary containing any of the above may be deleted. Violations may result in the restriction of your ability to interact with Cascadia College on social media, blogs, or other online forums.

We respect the privacy of your identity; however, persons making threats or using offensive language may be reported to the appropriate authorities.

All posted content and commentary are public records subject to public disclosure under the Public Records Act.

This policy addresses collection, use, security of, and access to information that may be obtained through use of Cascadia's website.

Personal Information

To review your personal information, or request correction of your personal information contact Cascadia College at:

Kodiak Corner/Student Services Center
Cascadia College
18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 352-8860 phone
(425) 352-8137 fax

Information Collected and How it is Used

If you do nothing during your visit to our website but browse, read pages, or download information, we will gather and store certain information about your visit. This information does not identify you personally. We automatically collect and store the following information about your visit:

• Internet protocol (IP) address and domain name used.  The IP address is a numerical identifier assigned either to your internet service provider or directly to your computer. We use the IP address to direct internet traffic to you. This address can be translated to determine the domain name of your service provider.
• Type of browser and operating system you used
• Date and time you visited this site
• Webpages or services you accessed at this site

The information we automatically collect or store is logged and used to improve the content and usefulness of our web services and to help us understand how people are using our website.

What We Collect If You Volunteer Information

If during your visit to our website you participate in a survey, send an email, or perform some other transaction online, the following additional information will be collected:

• Email address, and contents of email, for those who communicate with us via email
• Information volunteered in response to a survey
• Information volunteered through an online form for any other purpose
• The information collected is not limited to text characters and may include audio, video, and graphic information formats you send us.

We use your email to respond appropriately. This may be to respond to you, to address issues you identify, to further improve our website, or to forward the email to another agency for appropriate action. Survey information and information from other online forms is used for official college business only.

Personal Information and Choice

You may choose whether to provide personal information online. Personal information is information about a person that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. Personal information includes such things as an individual's name, address, and phone number. A domain name or IP address is not considered personal information.

We collect no personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us by sending us an email, participating in a survey, or completing an online form. You may choose not to contact us by email, participate in a survey, or to provide any personal information using an online form. Your choice to not participate in these activities will not impair your ability to browse cascadia.edu and read or download any information provided on the site. Alternatives such as mail, fax, or telephone are available if you so choose.

If personal information is requested on the website or volunteered by the user, state law and the federal Privacy Act of 1974 may protect it. However, this information is a public record once you provide it, and may be subject to public inspection and copying if not protected by federal or state law.

If you believe that your personal information is being used for a purpose other than what was intended when submitted, you may contact Cascadia College by mail, fax, or telephone.

The collection of personal information requested from or volunteered by children online or by email will be treated the same as information given by an adult, and may be subject to public access.

Public Access to Information

In the State of Washington, laws exist to ensure that government is open and that the public has a right to access appropriate records and information possessed by state government. At the same time, there are exceptions to the public's right to access public records that serve various needs including the privacy of individuals. Exceptions are provided by both state and federal laws.

All of the information collected at this site becomes public records that may be subject to inspection and copying by members of the public, unless an exemption in law exists. Statue RCW 42.17.260(1) states that:

Each agency, in accordance with published rules, shall make available for public inspection and copying all public records, unless the record falls within the specific exemptions of subsection (6) of this section [RCW 42.17.260(6)], RCW 42.17.310, 42.17.315, or other statute which exempts or prohibits disclosure of specific information or records. To the extent required to prevent an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy interests protected by RCW 42.17.310 and 42.17.315, an agency shall delete identifying details in a manner consistent with RCW 42.17.310 and 42.17.315 when it makes available or publishes any public record; however, in each case, the justification for the deletion shall be explained fully in writing.

Sanctions for Violations

Failure to comply with the appropriate use of computing and information technology resources threatens the atmosphere for the sharing of information, the free exchange of ideas and the secure environment for creating and maintaining information property and subjects one to disciplinary action. Any member of the Cascadia community found using computing and information technology resources in violation of this policy may be denied access to College computing resources and may be subject to disciplinary action, both outside and within the College, including, without limitation, suspension of system privileges, expulsion from school, termination of employment and/or legal action as may be appropriate.

Information Services will publish a procedure describing how student violations are administered.

Privacy and Security

There is no inherent expectation of privacy for information stored on Cascadia information services resources, except as provided by federal and state law and other College policy. Every effort will be made to maintain individual privacy, but the College will not be liable for the failure of these privacy efforts. While the College does not routinely monitor individual usage of its computing resources, the normal operation and maintenance of the College's computing resources require the backup and caching of data and communications, the logging of activity, the monitoring of general usage patterns, the scanning of systems and network ports for anomalies and vulnerabilities, and other such activities that are necessary for the rendition of service.

In the event of a conflict between this Privacy Notice and the Public Records Act or other law governing the agency's disclosure of records, the Public Records Act or other applicable law will control.

For additional information visit the complete Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is available.

Non-Disclosure of Certain Personal Information

You may be required to provide certain personal information when you use web-enabled applications that are described below.

Credit Card Payment

Cascadia College may require you to provide certain personal information in order to pay tuition and fees over the web. This information is required in order to verify your identify and to verify your credit card number and expiration date. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide it we will be unable to apply tuition and fee payment over the web and you will have to pay your tuition and fees in person.

Student Information

Only directory information can be released without student's authorization. Directory information may include student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, and other similar information.

Students must sign a release in order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order, or legal report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military recruiters if officially requested.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) Section 438, Public Law 90 247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571 574 (20 USC 1232g) otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. RCW 42.17.310 (a) and (ss) exempts the following from public inspection and copying: (a) Personal information in any files maintained for students in public schools, patients or clients of public institutions or public health agencies, or welfare recipients; (ss) Credit card numbers, debit card numbers, electronic check numbers, card expiration dates, or bank or other financial account numbers supplied to an agency for the purpose of electronic transfer of funds, except when disclosure is expressly required by law.

Degree Audit

Cascadia College may require you to provide certain personal information in order to perform a degree audit of your records over the web. The information is required in order to verify your identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide it we will be unable to display a degree audit of your records over the web, and you will have to request a degree audit in person at the Enrollment Services Office.

Financial Aid Inquiry

Cascadia College may require you to provide certain personal information in order to obtain your financial aid status over the web. The information is required in order to verify your identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide it we will be unable to give you your financial aid status over the web, and you will have to obtain this information in person at the Student Financial Services Office.

Hope and Lifetime Learning Tax Credit

Cascadia College may require you to provide certain personal information in order to allow you to view and copy course enrollment and payment information. The information is required in order to provide you with the tax information needed for compliance with the Internal Revenue Service reporting requirements for the Hope and Lifetime Leaning tax credits. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide it, we will be unable to display your enrollment and payment information and you will have to obtain a copy of your enrollment and payment records in person at the cashier in the Enrollment Services Office.

Registration

Cascadia College may require you to provide certain personal information in order to register for classes over the web. The information is required in order to verify your identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide it you will be unable to register for classes over the web, and you will have to register for classes in person.

Registration Appointment

Cascadia College may require you to provide certain personal information in order to obtain your registration appointment information over the web. The information is required in order to verify your identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide it we will be unable to display your registration appointment information over the web, and you will have to obtain your registration appointment information address in person at the Enrollment Services Office.

Student Address Change

Cascadia College may require you to provide certain personal information in order to change your address over the web. The information is required in order to verify your identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide it we will be unable to change your address over the web, and you will have to change your address in person at the Enrollment Services Office.

Student PIN Change

Cascadia College may require you to provide certain personal information in order to change your PIN over the web. The information is required in order to verify your identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide it we will be unable to change your PIN over the web, and you will have to change your PIN in person at the Enrollment Services Office.

Student Schedule

Cascadia College may require you to provide certain personal information in order to view your quarterly schedule. The information is required in order to verify you identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide it we will be unable to display your quarterly schedule over the web, and you will have to obtain a copy of your quarterly schedule in person at the Enrollment Services Office.

Unofficial Transcript

Cascadia College may require you to provide certain personal information in order to view your unofficial transcript over the web. The information is required in order to verify your identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide it we will be unable to display your unofficial transcript over the web, and you will have to view your unofficial transcript in person at Enrollment Services.

Review and Correction of Personally Identifiable Information

You can review any personally identifiable information Cascadia College collects about you by using the information in the Contact Information section at the end of this notice. You may recommend changes to your personally identifiable information you believe to be inaccurate by submitting a written request that credibly shows the inaccuracy. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections (RCW 43.105.310).

Information Security

Cascadia College, as developer and manager of cascadia.edu, has taken several steps to safeguard the integrity of its data and prevent unauthorized access to information maintained by Cascadia College.

These measures are designed and intended to prevent corruption of data, block unknown or unauthorized access to our systems and information, and to provide reasonable protection of private information in our possession.

This information should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal, or other advice, or warranting as fail proof, the security of information provided via Cascadia College websites.

Disclaimer

The Cascadia College website has many links to other websites. These include links to websites operated by other government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. When you link to another site, you are no longer on the Cascadia College website and this privacy notice will not apply. When you link to another website, you are subject to the privacy policy of that new site.

Cascadia College is a YouTube API Client and we link to our videos from the homepage. If you click into YouTube, you are bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy policy.

Reference in this website to any specific commercial products, processes or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Washington, Cascadia College, its officers, employees, or agents.

Neither the State of Washington, nor any agency, officer, or employee of the State of Washington warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system, nor endorses any content, viewpoints, products, or services linked from this system, and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at their own risk.