Required Statements

Non-discrimination statement

Federal law requires Yakima Valley College to include a non-discrimination statement in all publications (including brochures, pamphlets, posters and flyers) distributed to students or the general public. The exceptions include instructional materials and documents used in the classroom. Each YVC employee is responsible for ensuring the requirements in this guide are met in both print and digital publications. 

Use the appropriate statement according to the guidance below. For questions about which statement to use, email the Community Relations department.  

Statement: Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person based on their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez, Interim Director of Human Resource Services, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; email aramirez@yvcc.edu; telephone 509.574.4671. 

Spanish Translation: Yakima Valley College no discrimina en contra de individuos por razón de raza, color, credo, religión, origen nacional, sexo, orientación sexual y/o expresión de género o identidad, edad, estado civil, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio por una persona con discapacidad, condición honorable de veterano o estado militar, información genética u otra basis prohibida en admisión, tratamiento, o participación en sus programas, servicios y actividades, o en el empleo. Todas las preguntas sobre los procedimientos de cumplimiento deben ser dirigidas a Alma Ramírez, Directora Interina de Servicios de Recursos Humanos, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; correo electrónico aramirez@yvcc.edu; teléfono 509.574.4671. 

Read more about YVC’s non-discrimination policies and procedures. 

Approved Uses  

The above statement must be included in the following locations:  

  • Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination  
  • Class Schedule  
  • Catalog  
  • Student/Staff handbooks  
  • College website  
  • Disability Services materials  
  • Athletic program handbooks 

Statement: Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez, Interim Director of Human Resource Services, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; email aramirez@yvcc.edu; telephone 509.574.4671. 

Spanish Translation: Yakima Valley College no discrimina en contra de individuos por razón de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, sexo, información genética, o edad en admisión, tratamiento, o participación en sus programas, servicios y actividades, o en el empleo. Todas las preguntas sobre los procedimientos de cumplimiento deben ser dirigidas a Alma Ramírez, Directora Interina de Servicios de Recursos Humanos, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; correo electrónico aramirez@yvcc.edu; teléfono 509.574.4671. 

Approved Uses  

The above statement contains important elements of the full statement but may be more practical for some publications, including:  

  • Flyers 13” x 19” and smaller.  
  • Large display ads in newspapers and magazines. 

Statement: Yakima Valley College is an equal opportunity institution. Information about our nondiscrimination policies is available at: yvcc.edu/nondiscrimination, or by contacting the college at 509.574.4671, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, WA.  

Spanish Translation: Yakima Valley College es una institución que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. La información sobre nuestras políticas de no discriminación está disponible en: yvcc.edu/nondiscrimination, o comunicándose con el colegio al 509.574.4671, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, WA. 

Approved Uses  

The above statement is only allowed for small pieces such:  

  • Flyers, folios and documents that are 8.5” x 11” and smaller.  

Statement: Yakima Valley College is an equal opportunity institution. Learn more at: yvcc.edu/nondiscrimination.  

Spanish Translation: Yakima Valley College es una institución que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Obtenga más información en: yvcc.edu/nondiscrimination. 

Approved Uses  

The above statement is the shortest allowable version of the non-discrimination statement. Its uses are limited to only those documents where it would not be possible to include longer versions:  

  • Post Cards 5.5” x 8.5” and smaller  
  • Digital advertisements 1,000px x 1,000px and smaller 

Procedure

  1. Use the approved non-discrimination statement on all promotional documents that contain the Yakima Valley College logo. The non-discrimination statement must be no smaller than 7pt font and in a YVC-approved font (not all caps). 
  2. The non-discrimination statement should be in a visible location at the bottom of the document.  
  3. Posters for musical/theatrical performances are not required to include the non-discrimination statement. However, if accommodations are available to the audience, it is helpful to print contact information for these services. 
  4. Posters providing campus information for services (tutoring/advising/rooms/times etc.) do not require a non-discrimination statement. 

Carl D. Perkins Act 

It is a federal requirement to include the following text on documents produced with funding from the Carl D. Perkins Act. 

Statement: The contents and/or printing of this publication were developed with funds from the Carl D. Perkins Act. 

This text should appear at the bottom of the final page of the document in legible font size. No smaller than 7pt font. 

The purpose of the Perkins Act is to prepare students to enter the workforce with the academic and vocational skills needed to complete successfully in a knowledge and skill-based world economy. Perkins supports career and technical education that prepares students both for further education and the careers of their choice. Perkins funds help ensure that career and technical programs are challenging and integrate academic and technical education to meet the needs of business and industry. 

Title V

It is a federal requirement to include the following text on print and digital materials produced with funds from United States Department of Education Title V grants. 

Statement: Funding provided by a Title V grant from the US Department of Education. However, the content does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education and should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.