General College Operations Policies

The college is committed to developing instructional and support programs using processes that will include long-and-short range planning and evaluation systems in order to achieve present and projected goals.

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

The president shall be authorized to engage outside legal counsel to represent the interests of the District as provided by A.R.S. §11-532.11 and A.R.S. §15-1448.

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

• Also see: Information About Title IX  |  Report It! forms 

Policy 1102 Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination​^[1]ATIXA 2020ATIXA 2020 ONE POLICY, TWO PROCEDURES MODEL. USE AND ADAPTATION OF THIS MODEL WITH CITATION TO ATIXA IS PERMITTED THROUGH A LIMITED LICENSE TO NORTHLAND PIONEER COLLEGE. ALL OTHER RIGHTS RESERVED. ©2020. ATIXA.​

      NPC adheres to all federal, state, and local civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination and 
      harassment in employment and education. NPC does not discriminate in its admissions practices, 
      employment practices, or educational programs or activities on the basis of sex, except as may be 
      permitted by law. As a recipient of federal financial assistance for education activities, NPC is 
      required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) to ensure that all of its education 
      programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of sex. Sex includes sex assigned at birth, 
      sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or related 
      conditions. Sex discrimination is prohibited under Title IX and by NPC Policy, and it includes sex-
      based harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking, quid pro quo harassment, 
      hostile environment harassment, disparate treatment, and disparate impact.  

      NPC also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or 
      participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of 
      sex discrimination.

      Any NPC faculty member, employee, or student who acts to deny, deprive, or limit the educational, 
      employment, residential, or social access, opportunities, and/or benefits of any member of NPC 
      community on the basis of sex is in violation of the Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and 
      Nondiscrimination Policy. 

      Any person may report sex discrimination (whether or not the person reporting is alleged to have  
      experienced the conduct) in person, by mail, by telephone, by video, or by email, using the contact 
      information listed for the Title IX Coordinator (below). A report may be made at any time (including 
      during non-business hours) by contacting the Title IX Office.
      Questions regarding Title IX, including its application and/or concerns about noncompliance, should 
      be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the Policy or more information, please 
      visit https://www.npc.edu/title-ix or contact the Title IX Coordinator. 

      For sex-based allegations:

      Josh Rogers
      Director of Student Services
      Title IX Coordinator
      SCC—SC107
      PO Box 610
      928-536-6227
      joshua.rogers@npc.edu
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      A person may also file a complaint with the appropriate federal, state, or local agency within the 
      time frame required by law. Depending upon the nature of the complaint, the appropriate agency 
      may be the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the Department of Justice, the 
      Equal Opportunity Commission, and/or another appropriate federal or state agency.

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Denver Office
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310
Denver, CO, 80204-3582
Telephone: (303) 844-5695
Facsimile: (303) 844-4303
Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov

Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office for Civil Rights, National Headquarters
U.S. Department of Education
Lyndon Baines Johnson Dept. of Education Building
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: 800-421-3481
Fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR@ed.gov
 
Within any Resolution Process related to this Policy, NPC provides reasonable accommodations to             
persons with disabilities and religious accommodations, when that accommodation is consistent 
with federal and state law.
 

(Reviewed Only 04/10/2026)

View Archived Policy 1102 Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination
(Revised 5/17/2022)

The current campus locations are:

• The Little Colorado Campus includes Winslow and surrounding area.
• The Painted Desert Campus includes the Holbrook, Joseph City, Woodruff, and the Sun Valley areas.
• The Silver Creek Campus includes Snowflake, Taylor, and the surrounding areas.
• The White Mountain Campus includes Show Low, Lakeside, Pinetop, and surrounding areas.
• Whiteriver Campus includes Whiteriver, Cibecue, and all adjacent White Mountain Apache Reservation communities.
• Hopi Campus includes all of the Hopi communities and those Navajo reservation communities adjacent to the Hopi reservation.
• Kayenta Campus includes all those areas adjacent to the Kayenta Township.
• St. Johns Campus.
• Springerville/Eagar Campus.

All other course sites encompass the communities that they are located in and offerings are limited to specific requests and by available facilities and staff.

(Revised 04/21/2026)

Policy 1110: Community Relations

The college is committed to fostering strong, collaborative, and mutually beneficial relationships with the communities it serves. Recognizing that the institution exists not only as a center for education but also as a vital community partner, the college strives to cultivate a sense of shared ownership, trust, and engagement among its diverse constituencies.

To this end, the college actively seeks to understand and respond to the evolving needs, aspirations, and challenges of the community. It is the policy of the college to ensure that its programs, services, and initiatives are relevant, accessible, and aligned with local, regional, and, where appropriate, broader societal priorities. This includes ongoing assessment, open dialogue, and meaningful participation from community members, organizations, businesses, and public agencies.

The college promotes transparent and inclusive communication, encouraging input and feedback through advisory groups, public forums, partnerships, and collaborative projects. By doing so, the institution ensures that community perspectives are considered in planning, decision-making, and evaluation processes.

Furthermore, the college is dedicated to contributing to the cultural, economic, and social well being of the community. It supports initiatives that enhance workforce development, lifelong learning, civic engagement, and cultural enrichment. The institution also encourages students, faculty, and staff to participate in community service and outreach activities that strengthen community ties and promote shared success.

Through these efforts, the college affirms its role as a responsive, responsible, and engaged institution—one that not only serves its community but grows alongside it.

(Revised 04/21/2026)

The president has the authority to develop and implement procedures as determined by policy required to create and maintain effective and efficient programs and services for the operation of the college. The president has the authority for the adoption and implementation of procedures to administer the college, with an opportunity for review by others. Proposed procedures shall be submitted to legal counsel for review when deemed necessary.

Review by others requires notice and an opportunity for comment. The review process for new or modified procedures may vary, depending on the employees or employee groups that are affected. Options for review include, but are not limited to, all-college meetings, NPC Faculty Association, Classified and Administrative Staff Organization, and all-NPC email. Certain procedures may affect only several departments, limiting their review audience. Prior to approval, sufficient time must be provided for employees to comment regarding the proposed procedure. One week shall be deemed the minimum sufficient time for review and comment, barring unusual circumstances or an emergency.

The final decision regarding procedure approval and adoption is solely that of the president.

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

In the event of an emergency, the president, or designee, has the authority to temporarily cease the operation of the college or any delivery site.

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

The president, Chief Business Officer, and/or designee are the college's representatives to the State Surplus Property Division of the Department of Administration.

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

In accordance with A.R.S. §15-1808, the president, or designee, is authorized to provide tuition waivers for Arizona National Guard members who received a Purple Heart citation on or after September 11, 2001 or who were medically discharged due to an injury or disability suffered while serving under certain conditions.

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

In accordance with A.R.S. §15-1808, the president, or designee, is authorized to provide tuition waivers to survivors of Arizona peace officers, correctional officers, fire fighters, emergency paramedics and National Guard members who were killed in the line of duty.

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

The president, or designee, is authorized to provide tuition and media fee waivers to college employees, district governing board members,and retirees with meritorious service recognition as deemed appropriate, and with the best interests of the college in mind

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

The president, or designee, is responsible for the establishment of procedures for the security of property, use of vehicles, and disposal of property.

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

Overview

Northland Pioneer College’s (College) Information Technology (IT) division is committed to providing a secure yet open network that protects the integrity and confidentiality of information resources while maintaining their accessibility. This policy recognizes and establishes a model that will be followed by the College for creating IT procedures.

Policy

The president, or designee, is authorized to develop procedures for the security, use and control of college technology resources.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) shall establish technology procedures, and best practices for the College's technology infrastructure in order to secure all Information Technology (IT) assets and promote the most efficient use of technology resources. All IT policies and procedures will be based on this policy. All procedures will be reviewed at a minimum of an annual basis (every September) and updated when necessary.

The CIO will report to the President's Cabinet and the District Governing Board on the status of the college's technology policies and procedures as needed.

All operating units within the college that use information technology are responsible for:

1. Adhering to the IT policies and procedures.

2. Promoting IT policy and procedure adherence.

3. Complying with the requirements of the IT governance model adopted by the college.

4. Preventing unauthorized access to college information, personal files, and e-mail.

5. Informing the CIO if there are any problems with a policy/procedure or if inputs from other sources do not comply with the defined policies approved by the Board.

(Revised 4/21/2026)

Illegal reproduction of copyrighted material on college machines and equipment is prohibited. Violation of this policy may lead to disciplinary action.

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

No employee, student, or visitor may possess or bring on to any college-owned or controlled property or facilities or to any off-campus activity any intoxicant, alcoholic beverage, illegal drug, hallucinogen or narcotic, dangerous drug, prescription drug without prescription, steroids, except possession by an instructor for the express purpose of laboratory experimentation and education purposes within statutory limits. If used for experimentation, it must be done under the strict supervision and with the full knowledge and support of the administration. Violation of this policy may lead to disciplinary action.

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

Northland Pioneer College is committed to encouraging innovation, creativity, and the development of intellectual property by all employees of the institution.

(Reviewed only 04/10/2026)

The president, or designee, is responsible for the establishment of procedures for course material selection and adoption.

(Revised 04/10/2026)