The Catalog Contents

This catalog will enable prospective students and others to become familiar with Highland Community College, including the College’s mission statement and objectives; the academic and personal opportunities available for students; and the College’s policies, procedures, requirements, and regulations.

Accuracy of Catalog Information

The information in this catalog is subject to change by the Highland Community College Board of Trustees, and its inclusion in this document is not intended to and does not constitute a contract. A copy of this catalog may be viewed online at highland.edu. The College reserves the right to make changes as necessary to the information contained in this catalog.

Catalog Information

Individuals with questions about information presented in this catalog are encouraged to call the College at 815-235-6121.

Student’s Responsibility

The student is responsible for being aware of the information in this catalog and for keeping informed as additions and corrections are announced via the various school media.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Highland Community College admits students, awards financial aid, and extends employment to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, political philosophy, color, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, or other factors prohibited by applicable laws and Executive Orders. Applications from qualified veterans, minorities, persons with disabilities, females, and other protected groups will be accorded equal consideration for employment, admission, and awards based on academic and/or other merits as compared with all other applications.

It is the policy of Highland Community College with respect to employment, student admission, and financial aid practices to fully comply with all applicable existing federal, state, and local governmental regulations requiring non-discrimination so far as including, but not limited to, Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Inquiries concerning compliance with any of the foregoing may be directed to the Human Resources Office, Highland Community College, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, 61032, Telephone: 815-599-3402, or to the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice, P.O. Box 66738, Washington, DC 20035-6738.

Inquiries regarding Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Highland Community College, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, 61032, Telephone: 815-599-3531 or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100.