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2 Antelope Valley College 1999/2000 Catalog Accredited By: Antelope Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 3402 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, (707) 569-9177, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Approved By: California Community College Board of Governors College Reading and Learning Association Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners Office of Private Postsecondary Education for Training of Veterans United States Immigration Service Federal Aviation Administration Board of Registered Nursing A Member Of: California Community and Junior College Association Tri-Valley Alliance Consortium Adopted Policy: The Board of Trustees of Antelope Valley College has adopted the following statement pertaining to open enrollment and participation in classes: It is the policy of this District that, unless specifically exempted by statute, every course section or class, the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the District, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter II, Division 2, Part VI, Title V of the California Administrative Code, commencing with Section 58106. Board Policy 2048 (formerly 9049): Nondiscrimination Policy and Complaint Procedure The Antelope Valley Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), handicap (or disability), or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1973, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1990, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to and treatment and employment in the Colleges programs and activities, including vocational education. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the colleges vocational education programs. People with a background in a language other than English may obtain assistance regarding programs and services by contacting the Limited English Proficiency Counselor in the Student Services Center. Appointments must be made in person with a member of the Counseling Department. Information on equal opportunity policies, grievance procedures covering discrimination complaints, or the filing of grievances may be obtained from the following individuals: Susan McGarey English as a Second Language (ESL) Counselor 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536-5426 (661) 722-6349 Dr. Don Mourton, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) /Section 504 Coordinator 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California (93536-5426 (661) 722-6303 *Wade Frary, Affirmative Action Officer Wanda Gallerson, Title IX Coordinator 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536-5426 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536-5426 (661) 722-6311 (661) 722-6538 *Authorized to receive discrimination complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual harassment, handicap/disability or age. A copy of the districts revised Complaint Procedure for Allegations of Discrimination or Sexual Harassment is available from the Office of Human Resources. The College recognizes its obligation to provide overall program accessibility throughout the College for handicapped persons. Contact the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator to obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons. Inquiries regarding Federal laws and regulations concerning nondiscrimination in education or the Districts compliance with those provisions may also be directed to: Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 50 United Nations Plaza, Room 239 San Francisco, California 94 102 (415) 556-4275

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