CCC Student Rights and Responsibilities

Clackamas Community College has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Courses are approved by the Oregon State Board of Education, and lower-division courses are approved for transfer to colleges and universities in the Oregon University System. To review CCC's accreditation status, contact the President's Office at 503-594-3002.

The Campus Safety department provides security and safety for about 30,000 students, faculty and staff at our three campus locations.

• View more information about Campus Safety at CCC 

The unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol is prohibited on the College campus, in all College facilities, or as part of any College-sponsored activity. Violators of this policy will be prosecuted to the full extent of State and Federal law and, in addition, there are specific consequences for employees and for students which are stated in the College Drug and Alcohol Policy. 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. CCC publishes student rights under FERPA and information on confidentiality of student records, the use of your Social Security Number, release of information, and requesting CCC restrict the release of directory information in the CCC catalog.

• CCC FERPA Policy
• Additional FERPA information

In general, copyright law prohibits reproducing and distributing copyrighted works. Use or distribution of copyrighted digital materials, movies, music and videos, regardless of the method employed (e.g., web pages, peer‐to‐peer file sharing, email, etc.) is prohibited. However, the "fair use doctrine" (Section 107) allows a limited amount of copying for purposes such as teaching and scholarship.

17 U.S.C. § 107

Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 17 U.S.C. § 106 and 17 U.S.C. § 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phone records or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include:

• the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;
• the nature of the copyrighted work;
• the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and
• the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.

The fact that a work is unpublished shall not itself bar a finding of fair use if such finding is made upon consideration of all the above factors.

Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws

Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement. Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or "statutory" damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov.

CCC Copyright Manual

Fair Use Checklist

Information concerning the cost of attendance at CCC is available from the Office of Financial Aid.

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D) and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (Public Law 101-226), it shall be the policy of Clackamas Community College to maintain a drug-free campus for all employees and students. It is the responsibility of the College to notify students and staff of College policy. In accordance with this intent, the following policy is in effect:

• Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Biennial Report 2019-2021

The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act requires co-educational institutions of post-secondary education that participate in a Title IV, federal student financial assistance program, and have an intercollegiate athletic program, to prepare an annual report to the Department of Education on athletic participation, staffing, and revenues and expenses, by men's and women's teams.

CCC Institution Information: Equity in Athletics

The Office of Financial Aid includes information about the following: need-based and non-need-based federal, state, local, private, and institutional financial assistance programs available to students; eligibility requirements and procedures for applying for aid; criteria for selecting recipients and determining amount of award; methods and frequency of disbursements of aid; financial aid terms and conditions, including terms applicable to employment provided as part of a financial aid package; rights and responsibilities of students receiving Title IV, HEA loans; how financial aid is handled when students withdraw; and whom to contact for questions regarding financial aid; the terms and conditions of federal student loans; entrance and exit counseling information; and drug violation penalties.

Graduation rates for CCC students are available at (link to the At-A-Glance table in the current website, 0200-06). Information concerning retention rates is available at the IPEDS Data Center.

CCC defines hazing as any act that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health, physical health or safety of a student/staff for the purpose of initiation or as a condition or precondition of attaining membership in, or affiliation with, any college co-curricular or extracurricular activity, program or year in school. If you experience (or have) experienced hazing, please speak up.

Complaints may be presented to any CCC administrator who will immediately notify the College official responsible for investigations. You can also make direct complaints related to educational programs and services to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. Direct complaints related to employment may be filed with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, Civil Rights Division, or U.S. Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or other agencies as deemed appropriate.

Relevant Policies:

• Hazing/Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying/Menacing GBNA/JCF
• Hazing/Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying/Menacing Complaint Procedures GBNA/JFCF-AR

As required by the FTC’s Red Flags Rule, Clackamas Community College has established and will maintain an Identity Theft Prevention Program. 

At Clackamas Community College, we believe every student has the right to achieve their full potential. We welcome all of you, no matter who you are or where you come from. Your contributions are what make Clackamas a community college. The physical safety and emotional well-being of all students at the college, and ensuring that our campuses are safe and inviting for all students and their families, is paramount to student success.

We are committed to making your educational experience engaging, enlightening and safe. Please reach out to faculty and staff with questions and concerns.  We are here to support you.

• Know Your Rights
• Right to Learn Resolution

The Solomon Amendment requires by law that the college release: student name, address, telephone number, date of birth, educational level, academic major and degrees awarded upon request from recruiters of the branches of the U.S. military. If you request that this information not be released, CCC will not release to military recruiters or other parties except as noted in this publication or upon written permission from you.

At Clackamas Community College (CCC), we value integrity, responsibility, and respect for the rights and interests of others. We are dedicated to establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive campus where all have equal access to the educational and employment opportunities that CCC offers. We work to promote an environment of sexual respect, safety, and well-being. In its policies and standards, CCC demonstrates unequivocally that sexual assault, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking are not tolerated in our educational community.

This site provides information on CCC's programs for promoting sexual respect, and resources, policies, and procedures for preventing and responding to sexual assault, gender-based harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct.

For more information please contact the Title IX Coordinator:

Melissa Richardson, CHRO
19600 Molalla Avenue
Barlow Hall 204
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-594-3300
titleix@clackamas.edu