REPORTING HUB
At Columbia Basin College, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all members of our community, including students, employees, and visitors. Understanding the importance of addressing concerns promptly and fairly, we provide tailored complaint processes to ensure your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed effectively.
This page offers an overview of the various complaint resolution procedures available to you. Whether you have a concern about academic matters, workplace issues, or campus experiences, you’ll find the resources and steps you need to navigate the process with confidence.
Submit an Appreciation Spotlight
At Columbia Basin College, we believe that recognition and gratitude are essential to fostering a positive and supportive work environment. We value and celebrate each person’s contributions. Our Appreciation Spotlight Form provides an opportunity to acknowledge employees who go above and beyond in supporting our college’s mission, vision, values, and our shared commitments. Whether it's a colleague who demonstrated outstanding teamwork, a staff member who provided exceptional service, or someone who made a meaningful impact on our campus community, we encourage you to take a moment to recognize their efforts.
Students or Employees can submit a recognition, and we welcome all to share their positive experiences!
Questions: appreciation@columbiabasin.edu
Have an Accessibility Concern?
Columbia Basin College is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all students and members of the public. If you’ve encountered a student- or public-facing document (such as a PDF, Word file, presentation, form, or webpage) that does not meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards, please use this form to notify us.
Your report helps us identify and correct accessibility barriers and ensures equitable access to college materials. You may choose to remain anonymous; however, including your contact information allows us to follow up if we need additional information. Thank you for helping us maintain an inclusive and accessible environment.
509-542-5504 (HR Main Line) • vphr@columbiabasin.edu
SBIT Report
Student Behavioral Intervention Team (SBIT)
Report any concerns of unusual and/or threatening behavior to SBIT including being
worried about a student’s well-being or erratic behavior. SBIT page.
509-542-4765 • SBITFREECOLUMBIA_BASIN
Safety & Security Report
Campus Security • V Building
Call security if you need help gaining access to a facility, unlocking or jump starting
your vehicle, if you want to be escorted to your vehicle because you feel unsafe
or to report suspicious activity. Campus Security page.
Pasco 509-542-4819 (Ext: 7777) Richland 509-539-8167 (Ext: 4021) • campussecurityFREECOLUMBIA_BASIN
Sexual Discrimination & Harassment Report
Title IX-Human Resources • A Building
Addresses student, staff and faculty concerns related to sexual discrimination and
harassment based on protected classes. CBC Title IX page; Non-Discrimination & Harassment page.
509-542-5504 (HR Main Line) • TitleIXFREECOLUMBIA_BASIN
Student Complaint Process - Report
Instruction • A Building
A student may express dissatisfaction with the performance or action of a faculty
or staff member that the student believes to be a violation of student rights under
WAC 132S-90-010 and/or is inconsistent with College policy.
509-543-1495 • InstructionFREECOLUMBIA_BASIN
Grade Appeal Process - Report
Instruction • A Building
A student may feel their final grade is incorrect. Grade appeals must be initiated
within the first 20 calendar days of the succeeding quarter.
509-543-1495 • InstructionFREECOLUMBIA_BASIN
Environmental Safety & Health - Report
Environmental Safety & Health - Human Resources • A Building
Whether you are a student, visitor or employee, CBC encourages you to report an accident
as soon as possible. (Slips, falls, burns, spills, etc..)
509-542-4740 • eshFREECOLUMBIA_BASIN
Employees (Student Employees, included): use this eForm
Students or Visitors: Form
