Policies On The Rights of Individuals

Nondiscrimination Policy

The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, physical disability or sexual orientation in the educational programs or activities it conducts.

Race, Color, National Origin, and Disability

The California State University complies with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended by the American with Disabilities Act and the regulations adopted thereunder. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program of the California State University. The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the regulations adopted thereunder and the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit such discrimination. Dr. Frank Rincón, vice president for student services has been designated to coordinate the efforts of compliance with these Acts and their implementing regulations. Inquiries concerning compliance may be addressed to this person at this person at 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407, (909) 537-5000.

Discrimination on the Basis of Sex

The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities it conducts. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, and the administrative regulations adopted thereunder prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities operated by California State University, San Bernardino. Such programs and activities include admission of students and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX to programs and activities of California State University, San Bernardino may be referred to Dale T. West, personnel officer, the campus officer assigned the administrative responsibility of reviewing such matters or to the Regional Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Region IX, 50 United Nations Plaza, Room 239, San Francisco, CA 94102.

The California State University is committed to providing equal opportunities to male and female CSU students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics.

Sexual Harassment

It is the policy of California State University, San Bernardino to maintain a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment of its students, employees and those who apply for student and employee status. Any behavior determined to constitute sexual harassment will be viewed as neither complimentary nor humorous, and will be subject to disciplinary action. Copies of the Sexual Harassment Policy may be obtained from the university’s Human Resources Office (SH-110) or the Academic Personnel Office (AD-101).

Sexual harassment has been determined to be unlawful and is addressed under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) Regulations, CSU Chancellor’s Executive Order #345, and the CSUSB Policy. Retaliation for filing a complaint is prohibited.

Anyone (student, staff, or faculty) who believes that they are the subject of sexual harassment should discuss the matter with a Sexual Harassment Advisor (SHA). The current list of Sexual Harassment Advisors can be found in the class schedule. The SHA will help you resolve your concern at the stage of informal discussion or in filing a formal complaint.

Questions regarding sexual harassment may be addressed to Dale T. West, Director of Human Resources, J. Paul Vicknair, Associate Provost for Academic Personnel, or Craig Henderson, Counselor, Student Affairs.

Age, Marital Status, Religion, or Sexual Orientation

California State University, San Bernardino does not discriminate on the basis of age, marital status, religion or sexual orientation in employment, educational programs or activities it conducts, except as preempted by federal regulations.

Statement On Racism and Discrimination

In our commitment to further knowledge and fulfill our educational mission, California State University San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome people from all backgrounds and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. All members of the university community and our visitors have the right to an environment that is free of discrimination, and any acts that violate that right will not be tolerated.