Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy
Bates Technical College offers 45+ career and technical education programs in accounting, practical nurse, barber, early childhood education, fire service, culinary arts and more.
Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the disability support services office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates’ non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: for student matters, the Director of Student Outreach, Advising, and Conduct Niraj Swami, niraj.swami@batestech.edu, at 253-680-7102, Downtown Campus A211C. For employee matters, the Executive Director of Human Resources Kameil Borders, kameil.borders@batestech.edu, at 253-680-7180, Downtown Campus A326. If you need assistance due to sensory impairment or disability, contact the Disability Support Services Coordinator Sarah O’Neal, sarah.oneal@batestech.edu, at 253-680-7012.
Bates Technical College is an open-admission college and will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and technical education programs.
This notice of non-discrimination is available in the following languages:
Policies, Procedures and Rights
Members of the college community or visitors who believe they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College Title IX/EEO Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, or if, for some other reason, a report cannot be made to the Coordinator, then the reporting individual should report the matter to one of the alternate designees listed below.
Forms and processes for reporting concerns are located here. The Harassment-Free Policy is located here.
Title IX/EEO/ADA Coordinators
- Employees/Guests/Visitors: Executive Director of Human Resources Kameil Borders, kameil.borders@batestech.edu, at 253-680-7180
- Students: Director of Student Outreach, Advising, and Conduct Niraj Swami, niraj.swami@batestech.edu, at 253-680-7102
Alternate Designees
- Employees/Guests/Visitors: Vice President of Student Services Steve Ashpole, sashpole@batestech.edu, at 253-680-7005
- Students: Executive Director of Human Resources Kameil Borders, kameil.borders@batestech.edu, at 253-680-7180
Requesting Accommodations
Visit our Disability Support Services web page to learn about your rights and how to request accommodation.