The materials which follow are in accordance with RCW 42.56.070. All links were active at the time of publication.

Pierce College will review and make any necessary updates to the index on an annual basis. For inspection of a physical copy of this index, please visit the President’s Suite at both the Fort Steilacoom or Puyallup campus. Pierce College is not a regulatory or enforcement agency and is not tasked with determining the rights of or giving opinions on other government entities or private parties.

I. Administrative Decisions (PERC)

  1. Pierce College (Community College District 11) (Pierce College Faculty Association), Decision 3456 (CCOL, 1990) - 04/09/1990

    Pierce College (Community College District 11) (Pierce College Faculty Association), Decision 3456 (CCOL, 1990), 7979-U-89 [...] ) PIERCE COLLEGE, ) FINDINGS OF FACT, ) CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Respondent. ) AND ORDER [...] 1. Pierce College is a community college district within the meaning of Chapter 28B.52 RCW.
  2. Pierce College (Community College District 11) (Pierce College Federation of Teachers), Decision 7341 (CCOL, 2001) - 03/27/2001

    Pierce College (Community College District 11) (Pierce College Federation of Teachers), Decision 7341 (CCOL, 2001), 15300-U-00 [...] Pierce College (Pierce College Federation of Teachers), Decision 7341 (CCOL, 2001) [...] PIERCE COLLEGE, Employer. ALAN KEMP, CASE 15300-U-00-3860 Complainant,
  3. Pierce College, Decision 11550 (PSRA, 2012) - 10/30/2012

    Pierce College, Decision 11550 (PSRA, 2012), 24886-U-12 Pierce Community College, Decision 11550 (PSRA, 2012) [...] Pierce College Amended Complaints of July 31, 2012. Because of the interconnected claims against all the Colleges, the Pierce College amended complaints must be reviewed in light of the all the facts presented in the other amended complaints. [...] Pierce College did not offer to renegotiate the salary reduction and has no duty to bargain with the Union over that issue.
  4. Pierce College, Decision 8380 (PSRA, 2004) - 02/02/2004

    Pierce College, Decision 8380 (PSRA, 2004), 18073-C-03 Community College 11 (Pierce), Decision 8380 (PSRA, 2004) [...] COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 11 (PIERCE COLLEGE) ORDER CLARIFYING BARGAINING UNIT Lyle Loncosty, Employee Relations Specialist, for the union. [...] 1. Pierce College is an institution of higher education of the state of Washington within the meaning of RCW 41.80.005(10).
  5. Pierce College, Decision 4215 (PECB, 1992) - 11/17/1992

    Pierce College, Decision 4215 (PECB, 1992), 9813-E-92 STATE OF WASHINGTON BEFORE THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION [...] PIERCE COLLEGE ORDER ON OBJECTIONS Steve Pulkkinen, Coordinator of Organizing, and Jerry L. Painter. [...] Pierce College (employer) is a community college operated by the State of Washington under Title 28B RCW. The employer has heretofore recognized the Pierce College Faculty Association (PCFA) as the exclusive bargaining representative of its academic faculty employees, for the purposes of collective bargaining under Chapter
  6. Pierce College, Decision 8788 (CCOL, 2004) - 12/03/2004

    Pierce College, Decision 8788 (CCOL, 2004), 18486-U-04 Community College District 11- Pierce, Decision 8788 (CCOL, 2004) [...] PIERCE COLLEGE FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, Complainant, CASE 18486-U-04-4704 vs. [...] On May 3, 2004, Pierce College Federation of Teachers (union) filed a complaint charging unfair labor practices with the Public Employment Relations Commission under Chapter 391-45 WAC, alleging that Pierce College (employer) had transferred advising and teaching duties previously performed by counselors, librarians and
  7. Pierce College, Decision 4215-A (PECB, 1993) - 01/08/1993

    Pierce College, Decision 4215-A (PECB, 1993), 9813-E-92 Pierce College, Decision 4215-A [...] Employer Pierce College Petitioner Washington Federation of Teachers/AFT Date Issued 01/08/1993 Method Election [...] ALL FULL-TIME AND REGULAR PART-TIME ACADEMIC EMPLOOYEES OF PIERCE COLLEGE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND OTHER EXCLUDABLE ADMINISTRATORS.
  8. Pierce College, Decision 8240 (PECB, 2003) - 10/08/2003

    Pierce College, Decision 8240 (PECB, 2003), 17800-E-03 STATE OF WASHINGTON BEFORE THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
  9. Pierce College, Decision 11481 (PSRA, 2012) - 09/26/2012

    Pierce College, Decision 11481 (PSRA, 2012), 25052-U-12 Pierce Community College (Washington Public Employees Association), Decision 11481 (PSRA, 2012)
  10. Pierce College, Decision 11480 (PSRA, 2012) - 09/26/2012

    Pierce College, Decision 11480 (PSRA, 2012), 25051-U-12 Pierce Community College (Washington Public Employees Association), Decision 11480 (PSRA, 2012)

II. Statements of Policy

District Policies and Procedures

The Board of Trustees from time to time may adopt district policies regarding matters affecting the operation of Pierce College, which policies shall constitute the district's position on the matter until amended, repealed or superseded by the board. Such policies shall be compiled and published in a policy manual to be maintained in the office of each college President. A copy of the manual will be available in the college's libraries.

Policies adopted by the Board of Trustees are subject to federal and/or Washington State law or rules. Policies adopted by the board which become in conflict with federal and/or Washington State law or rules shall not be effective or enforced, and shall be revised accordingly.

The board specifically reserves the right to amend, repeal or otherwise modify any expression of policy contained in the policy manual. The board may exercise the right to modify policies at the sole discretion of the board. The administration will propose and implement procedures to carry out these policies.

District Policies and Procedures

Board of Trustees

  • 1.10 Mission, Vision, Core Themes, Core Values
    • Adopted May 2024. This policy will supersede all previous versions of Board Policies.
    • Includes: 1.11 Mission Defined, 1.12 Monitoring Mission Fulfillment
  • 1.20 Governance
    • Adopted May 2024. This policy will supersede all previous versions of Board Policies.
    • Includes: 1.21 Introduction, 1.22 Statutory Authority, 1.23 Governance and Board-Chancellor Relationship, 1.24 Chancellor Search
  • 1.30 By Laws
    • Adopted May 2024. This policy will supersede all previous versions of Board Policies.
    • Includes: 1.31 Official Seal, 1.32 Office of the Board, 1.33 Board Organization and Responsibilities, 1.34 Board Ethics and Conflict of Interest, 1.35 Board Performance Review, 1.36 Board Meetings, 1.37 Policy, Manual, 1.38 Administrative Policies and Procedures Manuals
  • 1.40 General Board Policies
    • Adopted May 2024. This policy will supersede all previous versions of Board Policies.
    • Includes: 1.41 Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas, 1.42 Academic Freedom, 1.43 Civility, 1.44 Tenure, 1.45 Financial Oversight, 1.46 Honorary Degree

Administration

  • Access to College Security Video and Images
  • Advertising of College Programs and Services
  • College Publications
  • Immigrant Rights and Non-Discrimination
  • Naming
  • News Media Contact
  • Public Records
  • Scheduling Authority
  • Expressive Activities
  • Use of Official College Logo

Students

  • Student Rights Information
  • Student Rights and Responsibilities/Student Code of Conduct
  • Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids and Services for Students with Disabilities
  • Academic Standards
  • Accommodation for Faith/Conscience
  • Admission
  • Children and Minors on Campus
  • Consumer Protection (Title IV) Complaint Process
  • Hazing
  • Student Records
  • Use of Human Subjects

Instruction

  • Academic Program
  • Academic Calendar
  • Classroom Visitors and Invited Guests
  • Degree and Certificate Information
  • Grade Forgiveness
  • Grading Policy
  • Non-Registered Individuals in the Classroom

Human Resources

  • Conflict of Interest
  • Copyrights and Patents
  • Discipline/Corrective Action/Dismissal
  • Discrimination and Harassment Policy
  • Domestic Violence and the Workplace
  • Drug and Alcohol Workplace Prevention
  • Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Policy (Alcoholism and Drug Dependency)
  • Employee Professional Development Tuition Payment Policy
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Employment of Part-time Faculty
  • Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
  • Equal Opportunity Statement
  • Faculty and Classified Collective Bargaining
  • Fraudulent Certification
  • Infectious Disease
  • Leave Provisions for Administrative Exempt Employees
  • Medical Expense Plan for Eligible Employees of Pierce College
  • Nepotism
  • Organ Donation and Life Giving
  • Personnel Records
  • Professional Improvement
  • Sick Leave for Non-Represented Part-Time Employees Policy
  • Use of Sick Leave for Non-Represented Part-Time Employees Procedure
  • Teleworking
  • Work Action
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements

Technology

  • Accessible Technology
  • Computer Information Systems Resources Acceptable Use Policy
  • Computer Information Systems Resources (CISR) Acceptable Use Procedure
  • District Website Information Collected
  • District Website Use of Cookies
  • Limited Personal Use of Computers, Electronic Mail, the Internet and Other Computer Information Systems Resources (CISR)
  • Pierce College District Web Sites
  • Pierce College District Web Privacy Notice

Operations

  • Hazardous Materials
  • Pets and Other Animals on Campus
  • Regulation of Auxiliary Enterprises
  • Service Animals at Pierce College Facilities
  • Safety, Health, and Accident Prevention
  • Smoking Policy
  • Threat Assessment
  • Use of District Facilities
  • Personal Service Contracts
  • Client Service Contracts
  • State Rental Agreements
  • Risk Assessments
  • Insurance
  • Transportation Policy
  • Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Finance

  • Authorization of Checking Account
  • Tuition and Fee Refunds
  • Budget Documents

III.  Manuals that Affect Members of Public

IV. Planning Policies and Goals

V. Facts and Stats

Information about Pierce College produced in reports and dashboards can be found at the following locations and includes survey results, institutional data, strategic plan measurement, and factbooks.

VI. Retention Schedules

Pierce College District also retains college records in accordance with the Washington State Archives retention schedules. There are two schedules the college specifically follows below. Those retention schedules outline the record types and the retention length for those records.