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General College Information

Affirmative Action Statement It is the policy of the Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education and School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disability in any educational program, activities or employment.This policy complies with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, their implementing regulations and state law.
Annual Student Demographic Information (BMCC at a Glance)
Blue Mountain Community College provides responsive and high quality innovative educational programs and services that promote personal and professional growth to strengthen our communities.
Constitution & Citizenship Day (September 17th)
Pursuant to legislation passed by Congress, educational institutions receiving federal funding are required to hold an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year (in the event that September 17 falls on a weekend or holiday, schools must schedule a program immediately before or after that date).
Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office at (copyright.gov).
Cost of Attendance and Additional Program Costs
FERPA: Students’ Rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
College Library
Nondiscrimination Policy
“It is the policy of the Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education and School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the BMCC Title IX Coordinators, Room M-13, Morrow Hall, Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Pendleton OR 97801, Phone (541) 278-5947, email: wmuller@bluecc.edu. For hearing impaired assistance please call Oregon Relay at 7-1-1.””Es la póliza de la Mesa Directiva de Blue Mountain Community College y del Distrito Escolar que no habrá discriminación o acoso por motivos de raza, color, sexo , estado civil , orientación sexual , religión , origen nacional , edad o discapacidad en ningún programa educativo, actividades o empleo. Las personas que tengan preguntas acerca de la igualdad de oportunidades y no discriminación, deben comunicarse con los Coordinadores del Titutlo IX del BMCC – en el Cuarto M-13 en el edificio Morrow Hall, Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden, Pendleton, OR 97801, teléfono (541) 278-5947. Correo electronico wmuller@bluecc.edu. Para las personas que necesitan asistencia auditiva por favor llamen al Oregon Relay at 7-1-1.”
Services and Facilities for Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns Procedure
The College recognizes that disputes may sometimes arise and encourages the parties involved to resolve the conflict informally whenever possible. If resolution cannot be reached informally, a formal complaint process will be provided in order to assure impartial and equitable resolution for those conflicts. Any individual that feels they have been treated unfairly will have the ability to present their concerns and has the right to be heard fairly and promptly.
This complaint process may not be invoked for matters that have independent appeal processes established. Examples of these include, but are not limited to academic standing appeals, student conduct decisions, FERPA regulations, financial aid awarding and decisions, grades, Title IX regulations, discrimination and harassment policies/procedures, and safety related activity.
Matters which are not grievable through the informal or formal complaint process include the following:
1. Federal and State laws
2. Employment and personnel decisions
3. Policies of the Board of Education
4. Rules and procedures adopted by the department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development
5. Procedures for filing a formal complaint: (After efforts to resolve informally have been exhausted.)
Complaints should be filed as soon as possible or no more than 90 days after the incident occurs. Confirmation that a complaint has been received and is being considered will take place within five regular business days by an appointed College designee via the complainant’s preferred contact information. Documentation of all formal complaints will be maintained in Maxient student conduct system.

Complaint Form
Student Diversity
Voter Registration