Campus Policies and Regulations Applying to Students

The primary mode of campus communication is e-mail, and it is therefore mandatory for students to utilize their UCR Webmail accounts to review academic and administrative electronic correspondence. UCR strongly recommends that all students have a computer with Internet access. UCR faculty will assume students have such access, and academic work may require it. The UCR administration will also assume that students have Internet access, and many administrative tasks may require students to use the Internet. For information concerning computer acquisition, student network access, student computing laboratories, and student computer support, visit UCR’s Student Computing Services Web, iguide.ucr.edu.

Students enrolling in the university assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the university’s function as an educational institution. Students shall refrain from conduct which interferes with university teaching, research, administration, or the university’s subsidiary responsibilities, or which endangers the health or safety of members of the university community or of visitors to the campus, and from disorderly conduct on university premises or at university-related events.

In cases of student misconduct, the student’s College Executive Committee may defer or withhold his or her degree for a specified period of time. The Dean of Students may recommend such an action to the College Executive Committee.

By authority of the Board of Regents, the Chancellor is entrusted with full power to act in the administration of student discipline. Rules concerning student conduct, student organizations, use of university facilities and related matters are set forth in both university policies and campus regulations, copies of which are available upon request at the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs office, Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Programs, or at conduct.ucr.edu. Particular attention is called to the University of California Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students and to the campus regulations implementing them. The UCR Student Discipline Procedures are also available in the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs office.

Hazing is strictly prohibited by both California law and University of California policy. California Penal Code, Section 245.6 (b) defines “hazing” as any method of initiation or preinitiation into a student organization or student body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community college, college, university, or educational institution of this state. The term “hazing” does not include customary athletic events or school-sanctioned events. University of California policy further defines “hazing” as participation in hazing or any method of initiation or preinitiation that causes, or is likely to cause, physical injury or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in psychological harm to any student or other person. Incidents of hazing may be addressed through student disciplinary action, criminal charges, and/or civil action.

More information about hazing and how to report hazing is available in the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs office or Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Programs office.

Students are expected to pay all fees and charges which they incur. Those with outstanding obligations to the university are not allowed to register; obtain a diploma, transcript of official record, or verification of student status; or participate in certain university services.

It is the policy of the university not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with the University of California on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services.

This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable state and federal laws and university policies.

University policy also prohibits retaliation against any employee or person seeking employment for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment pursuant to this policy. This policy also prohibits retaliation against a person who assists someone with a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or participates in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. Retaliation includes threats, intimidation, reprisals, and/or adverse actions related to employment.

In addition, it is the policy of the University to undertake affirmative action, consistent with its obligations as a Federal contractor, for minorities and women, for individuals with disabilities, and for covered veterans. The University commits itself to apply every good faith effort to achieve prompt and full utilization of minorities and women in all segments of its workforce where deficiencies exist. These efforts conform to all current legal and regulatory requirements, and are consistent with University standards of quality and excellence.

In conformance with Federal regulations, written affirmative action plans shall be prepared and maintained by each campus of the University, by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, by the Office of the President, and by the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Such plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Office of the President and the Office of General Counsel before they are officially promulgated.

This policy supersedes the University of California Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy Regarding Academic and Staff Employment, dated July 1, 2008. The University of California, Riverside is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal opportunity policies should be directed to the Director of Faculty & Staff Affirmative Action (951) 827-5604.

The Protocol for Handling Incidents of Acquaintance Rape, Stranger Rape, and Other Sexual Assaults Involving Students is available at the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs office. Policies and Regulations / 53

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which all persons who participate in university programs and activities can work together in an atmosphere free of all forms of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation, including sexual. Specifically, every member of the university community should be aware that the university is strongly opposed to sexual harassment and that such behavior is prohibited by law and by university policy. The university intends to take whatever action may be needed to prevent, correct, and, if necessary, discipline behavior that violates this policy.

Definition Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassments when

• 1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a

term or condition of instruction, employment, or participation in other university activities

• 2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used

as a basis for evaluation in making academic or personnel decisions affecting an individual

• 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering

with an individual’s performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive university environment

In determining whether the alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, consideration shall be given to the record of the incident as a whole and to the totality of the circumstances, including the context in which the alleged incidents occurred.

Information Centers Confidential information and advising are available from the following:

• 1. Women’s Resource Center, 260 Costo Hall, (951) 827-3337

• 2. Counseling Center, Veitch Student Center, (951) 827-5531

• 3. Office of the Ombudsperson, SURGE 390, (951) 827-3213

• 4. Faculty and Staff Affirmative Action Office, SURGE 339, (951) 827-

5604

• 5. Title IX/Sexual Harassment Office, SURGE 350, (951) 827-7070

Associate Vice Chancellor, Diversity, Excellence & Equity Dr. Yolanda Moses is the AVC, Diversity, Excellence, & Equity (AVCDEE). The division includes the Office of Faculty and Staff Affirmative Action (OFSAA) and Title IX/Sexual Harassment (Title IX). The Complaint Resolution officers for UCR are the Director of Faculty and Staff Affirmative Action, Assistant VC Gladys Brown; Title IX Director Debbie Artis; and Associate Director, OFSAA. The UCR Sexual Harassment Policy applies to all students, faculty, and staff. Copies are available from the Director’s Office. OFSAA is located in SURGE 339 (951-827-5604) and the Title IX/Sexual Harassment Office is located in SURGE 349, (951-827-7070).

Students may also consult confidentially with the UCR Ombuds, Andrew Larratt-Smith, in Surge 390, (951-827-3213) to explore options for addressing their concerns. The Ombuds office is an independent office and not affiliated with the AVCDEE or any other campus unit.

Campus policies and procedures governing use of “free speech” on campus and conduct at “speakers and other public events” are available in the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs office.

The Non-academic Student Grievance Procedures are available in the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs office.

UCR is committed to achieving and maintaining a campus community that fosters personal and institutional excellence and strives to provide conditions under which the work of the university can go forward freely, with the highest standards of quality and institutional integrity. In keeping with this commitment, each student should help to create a campus community that is free from the problems of substance abuse and dependency.

The Official Notice to Students Regarding Substance Abuse in University Campus Communities is issued pursuant to the requirements of Subpart B, Section 86.100 of the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989. Students found to be in violation may be disciplined. Discipline can vary in severity from warning to expulsion from the University of California.

The text of the Official Notice along with Legal Sanctions Pertaining to the Use of Alcohol and Controlled Substances (a list of applicable federal and state laws) can be obtained from the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs office. 54

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