The California State University complies with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the regulations adopted thereunder. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the California State University. Federal Statute and Guidelines on Handling Racial Incidents at Educational Institutions Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights issued guidelines for educational institutions receiving federal assistance to follow in handling Racial Incidents and Harassment Against Students at Educational Institutions. This policy applies to all SJSU student, faculty and staff programs and activities. Sexual Harassment Policy and Complaints SJSU is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment for its students, employees and those who apply for employee or student status.
Sexual harassment is conduct subject to disciplinary action.
Submission to or toleration of the conduct is an explicit or implicit term or condition of appointment, employment, admission or academic evaluation Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for a personnel decision or an academic evaluation affecting an individual The conduct has the purpose of interfering with an employee's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive or otherwise adverse working environment The conduct had the purpose or effect of interfering with a student's academic performance, creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive or otherwise adverse learning environment, or adversely affecting any student. All complaints dealing with sexual harassment should be directed to the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, who has been designated to investigate such allegations. Retaliation Protection SJSU policies prohibit retaliation against persons who file a complaint of discrimination, or assist with or participate in an SJSU or government agency investigation, proceeding or hearing concerning discrimination complaint. While an employee of the university, the Ombudsperson is an independent agent available to any person connected with the campus who has a complaint about university policy and procedures. Violations of student rights and policies that are perceived as being unfair or outdated are two of the problem areas with which the Ombudsperson deals.