Legal Notices

Colby Community College strives to make information and services available to prospective and current students, alumni, faculty, staff, administration and surrounding communities. The use of the information on Colby Community College web sites or the use of the computer and network facilities owned by Colby Community College is based in good faith that the sites will be used for the intended purpose.

DISCLAIMER
Information on college web sites does not constitute a contract. Colby Community College has made every effort to determine that information on our web sites are accurate at the time of posting. However, the College reserves the right to change, modify or alter without notice all fees, charges, tuition, expenses and costs of any kind, policy and procedure changes. Further, the College reserves the right to add or delete, without notice, any course offering or information listed on Colby Community College web sites.

The views and opinions expressed by students, faculty and staff on editorial pages does not necessarily reflect the views of Colby Community College. CCC is not responsible for contents on links to non-Colby Community College web sites.

Colby Community College is coordinated by the Kansas Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The next comprehensive site visit will be in 2025.

Questions regarding accreditation may be directed to the Commission at info@hlcommission.org or 800.621.7440.

The Higher Learning Commission
230 S. LaSalle Street Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604

In addition, many of the special programs are accredited by their respective professional associations.

More on accreditation at CCC

In accordance with HB 2105, Colby Community College does not condition admission or educational aid to an applicant for admission, hiring an applicant for employment or hiring, reappointing or promoting a faculty member, on the applicant's or faculty member's pledging allegiance to or making a statement of personal support for or opposition to any political ideology or movement, including a pledge or statement regarding diversity, equity or inclusion, or to request or require any such pledge or statement from an applicant or faculty member.

The College does not require any form of DEI pledge, allegiance, or oath. Colby Community College does not require employees or students to participate in any form of DEI training.

The College prominently displays a notice of non-discrimination on its website, and the statement is utilized in all job advertisements. Colby Community College greatly values everyone and is committed to serving all individuals.

Colby Community College completes all required Title IX trainings and adheres to federal Title IX policies and regulations.

Colby Community College provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The College does not discriminate with respect to hiring, continuation of employment, promotion, tenure, other employment practices, application for admission or career services and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation or religion.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, contact the Vice President of Students Affairs, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Colby Community College, 1255 S. Range Ave., Colby, KS 67701 785.460.5490.
(Reviewed July 24, 2024)

More on employment at CCC

Colby Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, or disability in employment, programs, or activities. Colby Community College offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Beef Production, Equine Management, Associate Degree Nursing (R.N.), Practical Nursing (L.P.N.), Physical Therapist Assistant (P.T.A.), Alternative Energy and Veterinary Nursing. Colby Community College applies an open access policy, with program admission based upon the completion of applicable course/testing prerequisites. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in CTE programs.

For inquiries regarding Colby Community College nondiscrimination policies or compliance with Title IX and/or Section 504, please use the information below.

Students

Executive Vice President
Colby Community College
1255 South Range Ave.
Colby, KS 67701
nikol.nolan@colbycc.edu

Employees
Human Resources Office
Thomas Hall
(785) 460-5406
hr@colbycc.edu

(Reviewed July 24, 2024)

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) students have certain rights concerning their educational records, including the right to inspect and review their educational records, the right to request amendment of educational records they believe to be inaccurate or misleading, the right to have some control over the disclosure of information derived from their educational records, and the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.

Colby Community College is committed to protecting the rights of students, informing the CCC community about FERPA, and ensuring that the College handles educational records and directory information in a secure manner consistent with Federal regulations. Colby Community College has adopted a policy statement to maintain compliance with the FERPA, to insure the rights of students are protected, and to give guidance to faculty and staff as to the appropriate procedure when handling student records. These guidelines are available in the Registrar’s Office.

Eligible students who believe that Colby Community College is not complying with the requirements of the FERPA may file complaints in writing to:

Family Policy and Regulations Office
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington D.C. 20202-4605

Read more on FERPA at CCC