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Skagit Valley College (SVC) offers bachelor’s degrees, academic transfer degrees, workforce education degrees and certificates, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. SVC is committed to equity as its framework in providing access, supporting achievement, and strengthening the community.
It is the policy of SVC to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. SVC provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment.
This policy also prohibits retaliation as a result of an individual filing a report of discrimination or harassment or participating in an investigation of a claim of discrimination or harassment.
This policy applies to all programs and facilities, including, but not limited to, admissions, educational programs, and employment. SVC complies with all Washington State antidiscrimination laws (Chapter 49.60 RCW) and the following federal laws relating to equal opportunity: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
SVC has an open admission policy. Students must apply for admission and register for credit-bearing classes. SVC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. SVC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational programs.
Coordination of the compliance efforts of SVC with respect to equal opportunity and disability accommodation regulations is under the direction of Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO at 360.416.7794 or carolyn.tucker@skagit.edu, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, for non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, or the Americans with Disabilities Act policies.
SVC and the Disability Access Services (DAS) office are committed to ensuring equal access to all programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities. SVC and DAS are dedicated to working with students, staff, faculty, and community members in developing and implementing the most appropriate strategies and reasonable accommodations for an equitable experience while maintaining the academic standards and integrity of the mission of the college. If you need disability accommodation at an SVC event, please contact Disability Access Services at das@skagit.edu or visit Lewis Hall, room 114, on the Mount Vernon campus.
The following person is the designated Title IX Coordinator: Sandy Jordan, Title IX Coordinator, at 360.416.7923 or sandy.jordan@skagit.edu, 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, for Title IX/504 compliance.
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