PERMANENT RULES
Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: The purpose of the nondiscrimination policy is to clarify and publicize the nondiscrimination standards for Olympic College.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 28B.50 RCW.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 10-14-059 on June 30, 2010.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: September 8, 2010.
Thomas Oliver
Rules Coordinator
OTS-3225.1
NEW SECTION
WAC 132C-10-160
Nondiscrimination policy.
(1) Intent.
The Olympic College board of trustees herein affirms its
policy of equal opportunity to all individuals and all the
communities we serve. Olympic College is committed to the
principle of equal opportunity in all matters relating to
employment, college-sponsored activities, and education
programs and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination including Titles VII and IX of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, and amendments; the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act of 1967; section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1974; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and the
Washington state laws against discrimination, chapter 49.60 RCW.
(2) Policy. Olympic College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. Harassment and/or discrimination directed toward any individual or group on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, age, religious preference, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran, or political opinions or affiliations, or any other population designated by statute is a violation of the mission and purpose of Olympic College and will not be tolerated. The college is committed to preventing and stopping discrimination, including harassment, on any of these unlawful bases, and any associated retaliatory behavior. All employees and students shall be allowed to work and learn in an environment free from discrimination.
(a) This policy is based on the principle that all forms of harassment and/or discrimination are unacceptable and will be dealt with promptly and effectively. Students, faculty or staff who are determined to have violated this policy (following investigatory proceedings) are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment and permanent dismissal (students).
(b) Applicants for admission or employment or any employees, students, or participants in college activities or programs who believe that they have been discriminated against may pursue an institutional complaint and/or may pursue other remedies provided by law.
(c) Administrators, supervisors and faculty members shall assist in ensuring that no retaliation occurs against persons who make complaints, persons who are complained against or persons who are involved in the investigation of complaints.
(3) Responsibility.
(a) The president of the college, and all administrative employees shall have ultimate responsibility for overseeing compliance with this policy at his or her respective unit of the college.
(b) In addition, each vice-president, executive officer, administrative officer, faculty member or other person with supervisory responsibility shall be required to report any complaint of discrimination, sexual harassment, or any harassment that violates this policy.
(c) All members of the college community are required to cooperate in any investigation of the discrimination/harassment complaint.
(4) Complaint procedure. Persons who believe that they have been the subject of unlawful discrimination or harassment are encouraged to bring such issues to the attention of their supervisor, instructor, or human resource services, or follow the established complaint procedures.
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