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Saddleback College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy in the administration of its educational policies, personnel practices, and college programs. The college, by law, cannot engage in any such discriminatory activity. Grievance procedures exist for students, employees, and job applicants. Information regarding formal complaints is on file in the office of the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and the office of the Vice President for Student Services which maintains grievance procedure information for students. Any questions concerning discrimination may be directed to Dr. Jennifer LaBounty, Saddleback College Vice President for Student Services and Title IX Officer, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, (949) 582-4566, jlabounty@saddleback.edu.

It is the policy of the South Orange County Community College District to fully comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Board Policy 5104. Consistent with that policy, disability accommodations will be provided as needed for program access, upon request. Please contact Penny Skaff, Ed.D., Dean, Counseling Services and Section 504/Title II Coordinator, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, (949) 582-4572 or TTY/Videophone at (949) 582-4833 for needed accommodations or alternate formats, pskaff@saddleback.edu. Click here to report a barrier.

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