Non-Discrimination, Harassment Prevention, and Title IX

CHSU Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Title IX Policy and Procedures

California Health Sciences University (CHSU) is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment, where all individuals can achieve their academic and professional aspirations free from Sex-Based Misconduct, and other forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or related retaliation. CHSU does not discriminate in the operation of or access to the University’s programs on the basis of the following protected classes: race (including natural hairstyle or hair texture related thereto); color, national origin (including possessing a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code § 12801.9), ethnicity or ancestry; age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, perceived disability or perceived potential disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, gender expression, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding; reproductive health decision making; medical condition (including cancer-related physical or mental health impairment or history of same), citizenship, military and veteran status, genetic characteristics, political affiliation, religious belief or practice, marital status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (“Protected Class” or “Protected Classes”).

The current CHSU Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Title IX Policy and Procedures has been in effect since February 2023. Direct any inquiries related to this policy that date prior to February 2023 to Carlita Romero-Begley, PHR, SHRM-CP, Vice President, Human Resources and Title IX, Equity and Diversity Coordinator at titleix@chsu.edu.

Title IX Policy

CHSU is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment, where all individuals can achieve their academic and professional aspirations free from sexual misconduct, and other forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or related retaliation. The purpose of this policy is to explain the prohibited conduct related to sexual misconduct, and other forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation; and outline the process by which CHSU processes complaints regarding sexual misconduct, unlawful discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation.

CHSU Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Title IX Policy and Procedures

Concern Form

The purpose of the CHSU Concern Form is to provide a process for any member of the CHSU community or public to notify the University regarding any concern or complaint related to the University’s programs, activities or operations. The Concern Form may be used for any level of concern or complaint, including rather simple matters such as notification of a minor facility concern, or more complex matters such as concerns related to the University’s COVID-19 response, whistleblower reports or to report allegations of illegal harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct or Title IX Sexual Harassment.

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