NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Practice Directive P001

Sex

The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities it conducts. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, and the administrative regulations adopted thereunder prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities operated by San Francisco State University. Such programs and activities include admission of students and employment. The California State University is committed to providing equal opportunities to men and women CSU students in all campus programs, including but not limited to intercollegiate athletics. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX to programs and activities of San Francisco State University may be referred to the Office of University Counsel, the campus office assigned the administrative responsibility of reviewing such matters. The office is located at 1600 Holloway Ave, ADM 562, (415)338-2998 (voice).

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.  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the regulations adopted under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and the regulations promulgated by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing prohibit such discrimination.  The Director of the Disability Programs and Resource Center has been designated to coordinate the efforts of San Francisco State University to comply with these Acts in its implementing regulations.  Inquiries concerning compliance may be addressed to the Director at San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Avenue, SSB110, (415) 338-2472 (V/TTY).

 

Race, Color, National Origin, Sexual Orientation, or Disability

The California State University complies with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and the regulations adopted thereunder. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination, including harassment, under any program of The California State University. Under Title VI, San Francisco State University is obligated to investigate all discrimination complaints, including harassment in an unbiased, thorough manner.  Inquiries regarding compliance can be referred to the Office of University Counsel at 1600 Holloway Ave. ADM 562, (415)338-2998.
 

Complaints of Discrimination

Inquiries and complaints of discrimination in employment, programs, services and academic matters based on sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability can be addressed by the Office of University Counsel. Complaints can include sexual or racial harassment or harassment on any prohibited basis (i.e. disability). Employees or students can contact the University Counsel:

Patricia Bartscher
University Counsel
Administration Building, Room 562
1600 Holloway Ave.
San Francisco, CA  94132

(415)338-2998 (voice)
(415)338-0909 (fax)
 
Services include confidential consultation, information about options, complaint forms and complaint investigation.

Complaint investigations are subject to specific timeframes and include written notification to the complainant and the accused of investigative findings and appeal rights.

Students can also have sexual harassment complaints filed with and investigated by the Executive Assistant in the Office for Student Affairs:

Evelyn Hooker
Executive Assistant to Vice President for Student Affairs
Student Services Bldg. Room 403
1600 Holloway Avenue

(415)338-6053 (voice)
(415)338-0900 (fax)
 

CSU Executive Order No. 883, Systemwide Guidelines for Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Programs in Employment

Revised (8/04)