Nondiscrimination Policy

Race, Color and National Origin

The California State University complies with the requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as other applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination. No person shall, on the basis of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program of the California State University.

Disability

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. Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and various state laws prohibit such discrimination. Kathy Anderson, Director of Diversity, Equity and Employee Development, has been designated to coordinate the efforts of California State University, Monterey Bay to comply with all relevant disability laws. Inquiries concerning compliance may be addressed to this person at:

Kathy Anderson, Director

Diversity, Equity, and Employee Development
California State University-Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center
Tide Hall @ 3042 Divarty Street
Seaside, CA  93955-8001
831-582-4272
Fax: 831-582-3572
kanderson@csumb.edu

Sex/Gender

The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender or sexual orientation in the educational programs or activities it conducts. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on these bases in education programs and activities operated by California State University, Monterey Bay. Such programs and activities include admission of students and employment. Inquiries concerning the application these laws to programs and activities of California State University, Monterey Bay may be referred to Kathy Anderson (contact information above), the campus officer assigned the administrative responsibility of reviewing such matters or to:

San Francisco Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 Beale Street, Suite 7200
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-486-5555
FAX: 415-486-5570; TDD: 877-521-2172
ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov

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

CSU Monterey Bay is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and/or unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual assault. Discrimination and harassment interfere with educational performance and work, and create an atmosphere of intimidation, low morale and hostility that the university will not tolerate. Students, staff, faculty and administrators are regularly informed of the university's policy regarding discrimination and sexual harassment and available complaint procedures. In addition, all supervisors are routinely informed of their responsibility regarding complaints made against those whom they supervise.

CSU Monterey Bay maintains an environment free of unlawful discrimination in any of the University's programs or activities of education and employment. Accordingly, discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual assault), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, medical condition and covered veteran status is prohibited. This policy is conducted in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California State University (CSU) Executive Orders 883 and 927, and appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).

Equal employment and educational opportunity are observed in the administration, housing, and education of students; in policies governing programs and extracurricular activities; and in the employment of faculty, staff and students. The university is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, administrators, and students to mirror the increasing diversity of the State of California.

Complaints of discrimination and/or unlawful harassment will be investigated promptly and thoroughly. The university recognizes that under certain circumstances, it has an independent duty to ascertain where discrimination and/or unlawful harassment exist irrespective of whether a complaint is actually filed (for example, complaints of sexual harassment involving physical contact, recurrent or systematic patterns of discrimination, and/or sexual assault involving a university employee or student). The university will act vigorously to prevent any retaliation being taken against individuals filing a complaint, and/or participating in a complaint investigation.

Important Contacts:

General Information, Compliance with Laws Cited Above, Employees Requesting ADA Job Accommodations, or Complaints Against Employees or Visitors:

Kathy Anderson, Director

Diversity, Equity, and Employee Development
California State University-Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center
Tide Hall @ 3042 Divarty Street
Seaside, CA  93955-8001
831-582-4272
Fax: 831-582-3572
kanderson@csumb.edu

Student Disability Resources:

Margaret Keith, Coordinator
Student Disability Resources
CSU Monterey Bay, 100 Campus Center

Student Services Building
Seaside CA 93955-8001
831-582-4369 voice
831-582-4024 TTY/Fax
mkeith@csumb.edu

student_disability_resources@csumb.edu

CSUMB.EDU/sdr

Complaints Against Students:

Andy Klingelhoefer, Judicial Affairs Officer
Judicial Affairs and Community Standards
CSU Monterey Bay, 100 Campus Center
Student Center, Room 118
Seaside, CA  93955-8001
831-582-4597
Fax: 831-582-4760
aklingelhoefer@csumb.edu

Federal Agency Responsible for Student Civil Rights:

San Francisco Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 Beale Street, Suite 7200
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-486-5555
FAX: 415-486-5570; TDD: 877-521-2172
ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov