Kirkwood Community College prohibits discrimination based on sex and ensures the protection and equal treatment of pregnant students, and those who recently gave birth, under Iowa Code Section 261K.1 and Title IX.
Upon request, a student who is pregnant may seek and receive reasonable accommodations to allow the student to complete a course of study or research with the College.
Includes but is not limited to:
A student who is pregnant or has recently given birth may be granted a leave of absence for a reasonable period of time, which is mutually agreed upon by the student and College.
Following the approved leave of absence, the student returning from leave will be reinstated to their pre-leave academic standing, including GPA and earned credits.
A student who is pregnant or recently gave birth may be granted an additional, reasonable period of time to complete a degree, credential or program of study, and which is mutually agreed upon by the student and the College. Several factors may be considered in determining the reasonableness of such an extension.
Kirkwood supports pregnant and parenting students by coordinating academic and health-related accommodations across departments. We connect students with on-campus resources like counseling, academic support, and the food pantry, as well as community services for parenting support.
• Kirkwood Resources (including privacy spaces)
• Community Resources
Kirkwood strives to support students seeking reasonable accommodation.....
Students may file complaints regarding violations of this policy or pregnancy discrimination with the Vice President of Student Services or to equity@kirkwood.edu.