Page 4 of Antelope Valley College 2003-2004 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

2 Antelope Valley College 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. Reaffirmed Fall 1998. 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 5 of the California Administrative Code, commencing with Section 58106. Nondiscrimination Policy and Complaint Procedure The Antelope Valley Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or Vietnam era veterans status in any of its employment or education policies, procedures, programs or practices, as mandated by various state and federal laws, including but not necessarily limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the California State Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the California Education Code. The District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, as mandated by various state and federal law, including but not limited to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the California Education Code. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admission, financial aid, educational services and athletics, and application for employment. In compliance with California Education Code Section 87100 et seq., the District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Antelope Valley Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its instruction, programs, services, or activities, or in its hiring and employment practice. The college provides reasonable accommodation to facilitate the participation of covered individuals with disabilities. Questions, concerns, complaints and requests for reasonable accommodation or additional information may be forwarded to Dr. Don L. Mourton, ADA Compliance Officer. He is located in A132 of the Administration Building; the office is open Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., (661) 722-6303 (voice) or (661) 722-6362 (TDD). 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 Building. Appointments may be scheduled by calling (661) 722-6338. Information on equal opportunity policies, grievance procedures covering discrimination complaints, or the filing of grievances may be obtained from these individuals: Luis Echevema, Counselor English as a Second Language (ESL) 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536-5426 (661) 722-6300 Ext. 6124 Dr. Dee Henry Lee, Affirmative Action Officer 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536-5426 (661) 722-6318 Dr. Don Mourton, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536-5426 (661) 722-6303 or (661) 722-6362 (TDD) /Section 504 Coordinator Wanda Gallerson, Title IX Coordinator 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536-5426 (661) 722-6538 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 94102 (415) 437-7700

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