Page 4 of Antelope Valley College 2005-2006 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 United States Immigration Service College Reading and Learning Association Federal Aviation Administration Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners Board of Registered Nursing Office of Private Postsecondary Education for Training of Veterans 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: gBe it resolved, that the policy of this District is that, unless specifically exempted by statute or regulation, every course, course section, or class, 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 regulations contained in Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 55200) of Subchapter 1 of Chapter 6 of Division 6 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. 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 (including harassment), sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veterans status or age in any of its education policies, procedures, programs or practices as mandated by various state and federal laws including Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of 1967, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1990, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, California Fair Employment and Housing Act and 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 employment opportunity employer. Information on equal opportunity policies, grievance procedures covering discrimination complaints, or the filing of grievances may be obtained from these individuals: Luis Echeverria, Limited English Proficiency Counselor Title IX Coordinator 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536-5426 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536-5426 (661) 722-6338 (661) 722-6538 Dr. Rosa Hall, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/ William Benjamin, Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator Section 504 Coordinator 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536-5426 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536-5426 (661) 722-6311 (661) 722-6303 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. 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 the ADA Compliance Officer. Located in 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. 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 Phone: (415) 556-4275

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