CPTC Policy and Procedure

See Proposed Policy and Procedure on the Policy and Procedure Proposals page.

See Upcoming WAC changes on the Rule Making Process Page.

See the Code of Student Conduct for student rights and responsibilities.

Chapter 1: Board & Organization

• 1.1 Legal Structure
• 1.2 Board Delegation
• 1.3 Policy Oversight
• 1.4 Board Responsibilities
• 1.5 Naming of College Property
• 1.6 Gift Acceptance
• 1.7 Shared Governance
• 1.8 Financial Audit
• 1.9 Media Policy
• 1.10 Policy Process
• 1.11 Academic Freedom
• 1.12 End Results

Chapter 2: Human Resources

• 2.1 Hiring of Employees
• 2.1 Hiring of Washington Public Employee Retirement System Retirees
• 2.2 Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment; Complaint Procedure
• 2.3 Affirmative Action
• 2.4 Drug-Free Workplace
• 2.5 Ethical Conduct/Conflict of Interest
• 2.6 AFT Professional Staff
• 2.7 Whistleblower Notification (Improper governmental action)
• 2.8 Employee Discipline
• 2.9 Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement
• 2.10 Administrators and Exempt Personnel
• 2.11 Classified Staff
• 2.12 Operating Engineers
• 2.13 Payroll Information - Retired Policy
• 2.14 Employee Leave
• 2.15 Use of Interns
• 2.16 New Employee Orientation
• 2.17 Rest Breaks
• 2.18 Stipends
• 2.19 Sabbatical Leave
• 2.20 Policy and Procedure Temporary Directive - Retired Policy
• 2.21 Reasonable Accommodation and Return to Work
• 2.22 Compensation for Temporary Additional Responsibilities
• 2.23 Domestic Violence
• 2.24 Nepotism
• 2.25 Holiday/Seasonal Decorations - Retired Policy
• 2.26 Social Media
• 2.27 Unpaid Holidays for Reasons of Faith or Conscience
• 2.28 Teleworking Policy and Procedure - Retired Policy (See 2.31 Flexible Work Arrangement)
• 2.29 Leave Without Pay
• 2.30 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Retaliation 
• 2.31 Flexible Work Arrangement
• 2.32 College-Wide Communications Policy

Chapter 3: Administration

• 3.1 General Information - Retired Policy
• 3.2 Facilities
• 3.3 Travel Regulations
• 3.4 Purchasing Procedures
• 3.5 Cash Control and Accountability
• 3.6 Telephone Use - Retired Policy
• 3.7 Print Management
• 3.8 Accessibility Compliance
• 3.9 Information & Communication Resources Acceptable Use Policy
• 3.10 Accounting for Fixed Assets
• 3.11 Refreshments/Meals for College Activities
• 3.12 Personally Owned Equipment on College Premises
• 3.13 Publishing of Copyright Material
• 3.14 Risk Management- Retired Policy
• 3.15 Finance and Budget - Retired Policy
• 3.16 Agreement/Contract Review
• 3.17 Grant/Contract/Special Project Application Review
• 3.18 Cash Management and Invest
• 3.19 Debt
• 3.20 State and Educational Employee Tuition Waiver - Retired Policy
• 3.21 Records Retention
• 3.22 Tuition/Fee Refund Policy
• 3.23 Animals on Campus
• 3.24 Cell Phones
• 3.25 Accounts Receivable Collection and Write-Offs
• 3.26 Smoking and Tobacco Use
• 3.27 Use of College Equipment Off-Site
• 3.28 Use of S&A Fees
• 3.29 Reimbursement for Meals When Not on Overnight Travel
• 3.30 Official Mass Email Communications Policy
• 3.31 Supplier Diversity Inclusion
• 3.32 Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• 3.33 Tuition Waiver Policy
• 3.34 Immigrant Rights And Non-Discrimination Policy
• 3.35 Electronic Signature (e-sign)
• 3.36 Public and Restricted Space Access Policy

Chapter 4: Instruction

• 4.1 Academic Standards
• 4.2 Class Conduct and Management
• 4.3 Academics- Retired Policy
• 4.4 Program Development/Approval
• 4.5 Advisory Committees
• 4.6 Realistic Training
• 4.7 Program Review
• 4.8 Dual Credit - Retired Policy
• 4.9 Library
• 4.10 Computer Use - Retired Policy
• 4.11 Academic Credit for Non-Traditional Learning
• 4.12 Professional Technical Teaching Faculty Qualifications Standards Policy
• 4.13 Student Concern Procedures
• 4.14 Credit Hour
• 4.15 Student Absence for Reasons of Faith or Conscience
• 4.17 Waiver of High School Graduation Credits
• 4.18 Program Specific Policies
• 4.19 Generative AI Policy & Procedure

Chapter 5: Student Services

• 5.1 Admissions
• 5.2 Veterans Transfer Credit
• 5.3 Auditing a Course
• 5.4 Fee Policy
• 5.5 High School Completion
• 5.6 Multiple Measures
• 5.7 Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Under ADA/504
• 5.8 Student Regulations - Retired Policy
• 5.9 Student Attendance
• 5.10 Grades & Grade Reporting
• 5.11 Credentials of Completion
• 5.12 Student Discipline
• 5.13 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
• 5.14 Financial Aid
• 5.15 Student Insurance Coverage - Retired Policy
• 5.16 Right to Request Identification
• 5.17 Drug-Free Environment
• 5.18 Sex Equity - Retired Policy
• 5.19 Running Start Fee Waiver - Retired Policy
• 5.20 Notification of Registered Sexual Offender(s) Regulation
• 5.21 High School Special Education and 504 Plan Students
• 5.22 Student Email
• 5.23 Posthumous Degrees/Certificates
• 5.24 Recruitment Practices of Service Members
• 5.25 Senior Citizen Fee Waiver - Retired Policy

Chapter 6: Safety and Security

• 6.1 Security
• 6.2 Parking and Traffic
• 6.3 Suspended Operations
• 6.4 Emergencies/Accidents
• 6.5 Motor Pool
• 6.6 Key Control
• 6.7 Security Cameras
• 6.8 Accident Prevention Responsibilities - Retired Policy
• 6.9 Accident Reporting and Follow-Up - Retired Policy
• 6.10 Safety Education, Orientation and Training - Retired Policy
• 6.11 Job Safety - Retired Policy
• 6.12 Environmental Safety - Retired Policy
• 6.13 Hazard Notification - Retired Policy
• 6.14 First Aid Kits - Retired Policy
• 6.15 Weapons on College Property - Retired Policy (see 3.2 Facilities for weapons information)
• 6.16 Staff Use of Force
• 6.17 Bomb Threat - Retired Policy
• 6.18 Disturbances (Intruders/Sit-ins/ Boycotts/Pickets/Demonstrations) - Retired Policy
• 6.19 Assault/Coercion/Extortion/Blackmail - Retired Policy
• 6.20 Vandalism/Arson/Burglary - Retired Policy
• 6.21 Catastrophic Emergencies - Retired Policy
• 6.22 Evacuation Procedures - Retired Policy
• 6.23 Workplace and Campus Violence
• 6.24 Posting of Printed and Other Graphic Materials
• 6.25 Transportation
• 6.26 COVID-19