Non-Discrimination, Harassment Prevention, and Title IX

CHSU Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, 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 Discrimination 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); sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, gender expression, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics; current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions; reproductive health decision-making; parental, family, or marital status; physical or mental disability, perceived physical or mental disability or perceived physical or mental potential disability; 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; or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (“Protected Class” or “Protected Classes”).

The CHSU Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Title IX Policies and Procedures for Claims On or After August 1, 2024, and for Claims Prior to August 1, 2024, are listed below and posted on the CHSU policies page. Direct any inquiries related to these policies 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, and Title IX Policy and Procedures – Claims On or After August 1, 2024
CHSU Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Title IX Policy and Procedures – Claims Prior to August 1, 2024
Addendum to CHSU Unlawful Harassment and Title IX Policy and Procedures-Pregnancy

Concern or complaint Form

The purpose of the CHSU Concern or Complaint 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 or Complaint 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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