As a student or potential student, you have the right to know information regarding Bates Technical College. The following is a list of consumer information required by State or Federal regulations, or relevant policies and procedures and where to find it:
Bias-motivated Incident Reporting Plan
Complaint Procedures (pdf)
See page 8 of the Student Handbook for Grade and Academic Dismissal Complaint Procedures.
Consumer Protection (Title IV) Student Complaint Process
Notification of Title IV Student Complaint Process The Higher Education Act (HEA) prohibits an institution of higher education from engaging in a “substantial misrepresentation of the nature of its educational program, its financial charges, or the employability of its graduates.” 20 U.S.C. §1094(c)(3)(A). Further, each state must have “a process to review and appropriately act on complaints concerning the institution including enforcing applicable state laws.” 34 C.F.R. § 600.9. The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) maintains a process to investigate complaints of this nature brought by community and technical college students in the state of Washington. For information, contact SBCTC Student Services, PO Box 42495, Olympia, WA 98504-2495, ballinder@sbctc.edu, 360-704-4315 or visit sbctc.edu.
Disability Support Services
Your rights and how to access services
Discrimination or Harassment Reporting Procedures and Forms
Related information:
- Non-discrimination policy
- Title IX and the Clery Act
- Complaint Form (for employees, guests, visitors)z
- Complaint Form (for students)
Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
HB 1795 Disclosure/State Support Letter (pdf)
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 | ||||||
The table below shows the primary sources of operating funds received by Bates Technical college | ||||||
Institutional Revenue | ||||||
| State | Grants and Contracts | Local | Tuition | Total | ||
| $ 24,606,925 | $ 6,492,445 | $ 2,757,147 | $ 2,336,530 | $ 36,193,047 | ||
Tuition revenue, as defined by RCW 28B.15.020, included Building Fee and the Operating Fee. Building Fee revenue is appropriated by the legislature specifically for buildings, equipment, maintenance and other capital projects. The table below shows the major activities supported by Operating fee revenue in FY 2021. | ||||||
USE OF TUITION REVENUE BY PROGRAM | ||||||
| Instruction | Primary Academic Support | Library | Student Services | Institutional Support | Plant Operations | Total |
| $ 1,024,347 | $ 727,955 | $ 32,016 | $ 206,940 | $ 37,459 | $ 307,813 | $ 2,336,530 |
Student Incident/Grievance Reporting (pdf)
Public Information Requests (pdf)
Student Handbook (pdf)
Student Rights and Responsibilities
See page 26 of the Student Handbook.
Student Transfer Rights & Responsibilities (pdf)
Title IX and Clery Act intersection
Voter Registration Information
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We encourage readers to contact the college or appropriate office to obtain current information.