Table of Contents

  1. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT & PURPOSE
  2. APPLICATION AND SCOPE
  3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION OF POLICY
  4. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF TITLE IX COORDINATOR
  5. APPLICABLE DEFINITIONS
    1. Definitions Applicable in all Matters of Prohibited Conduct Covered by this Policy
    2. Definitions Applicable in Matters of Prohibited Conduct Other than Title IX Sexual Harassment
    3. Definitions Applicable Only in Cases of Title IX Sexual Harassment
  6. REPORTING TO POLICE FOR CRIMINAL CONDUCT; EFFECT OF CRIMINAL CHARGES OR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
  7. REPORTING PROHIBITED CONDUCT TO THE UNIVERSITY; AMNESTY FOR STUDENT COMPLAINANTS AND WITNESSES
  8. RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS OF PROHIBITED SEX-BASED CONDUCT - (Compliance with California Education Code Sections 66262.5 and 66281.8)
  9. UNIVERSITY GRIEVANCE PROCESSES
  10. INITIAL REVIEW OF REPORTS OF SEX-BASED MISCONDUCT; DISMISSAL OF FORMAL TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT AND APPEAL FROM DISMISSAL
    1. Requirements for Formal Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint
    2. Title IX Coordinator's Decision to File a Formal Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint
    3. Dismissal of Formal Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint; Appeal of Dismissal
    4. Option to Consolidate Formal Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaints
    5. Offer of Title IX Supportive Measures
    6. Emergency Removal of Student Title IX Respondent; Appeal of Emergency Removal
  11. INFORMAL RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS INVOLVING STUDENT RESPONDENTS
    1. Restorative Justice Process
    2. Mediation
  12. GRIEVANCE PROCESS 1 FOR COMPLAINTS OF UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, AND SEX-BASED MISCONDUCT, EXCEPT FOR FORMAL TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS
    1. Initial Review of the Complaint; Supportive Measures
    2. Assignment of Neutral Investigator; Notice of Complaint Procedures
    3. Investigation Timeline and Process; Standard of Proof
    4. Consent Required for Privileged Information
    5. Sexual History
    6. Prior Dating Relationship
    7. Investigation Documentation
    8. Investigation File
    9. Preventative and Corrective Measures
    10. Right to Request a Student Judicial Board Hearing in Cases of Sex-Based Misconduct Where the Preventative and Corrective Measures Include Student Suspension or Expulsion from an Academic or Extracurricular Program
    11. Appeal Rights
    12. Notices
    13. Advisory Support Person
  13. GRIEVANCE PROCESS 2 FOR FORMAL TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS
    1. Formal Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Investigation Procedures
    2. Live Hearing Procedures
    3. Appeal of Hearing Officers Decision Regarding Title IX Sexual Harassment
  14. POST-GRIEVANCE PROCESS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROCESS

  15. OUTSIDE AGENCIES