Campus Policies and Regulations

Students enrolling in the university assume an obligation to conduct them- selves in a manner compatible with the university’s function as an educa- tional 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 con- duct on university premises or at university-related events.

In cases of student misconduct, the student’s College Executive Com- mittee 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 regu- lations, 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 Apply- ing 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.

Campus policies and procedures governing use of “free speech” on cam- pus and conduct at “speakers and other public events” 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.

The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy1, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services2. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the University’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Office of Title IX, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (https://compliance.ucr.edu/office-title-ix-equal-opportunity- affirmative-action).

Consistent with this non-discrimination policy, UCR student conduct policies prohibit harassment, defined as conduct that is so severe and/ or pervasive, and objectively offensive, and that so substantially impairs a person’s access to University programs or activities that the person is effectively denied equal access to the University’s resources and opportunities. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, conduct that is motivated on the basis of a person’s race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, service in the uniformed services, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or perceived membership in any of these classifications. (PACAOS 102.09, Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline)

University policy prohibits retaliation for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment. University policy also prohibits retaliation against a person who assists with a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or participates in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment.

Students may report or file complaints of discrimination, including harassment, or retaliation through UCR grievance or complaint procedures. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, and other conducted prohibited by the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment, should be reported to the Office of Title IX, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, at titleix.ucr.edu/reporting. (More information about sexual violence and sexual harassment is provided in the next section of this Catalog.) Complaints by students about other types of discrimination, harassment and retaliation should be filed as follows:

• Reports or complaints about other students or student organizations should be filed with UCR’s Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Programs at conduct.ucr.edu.

• Reports or complaints about faculty, staff, or others should be filed with UCR’s Office of Title IX, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, at titleix.ucr.edu/reporting.

• Other options and resources related to complaints and grievances are available through https://help.ucr.edu . These procedure are not available for grade appeals and certain other complaints for which specific appeals procedures exist. Grade appeals are addressed under the procedure established by the UCR Faculty Sen- ate. See Regulation 5 (https://senate.ucr.edu/regulations) .

Students may also file a complaint through the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education (Voice: 415.486.5555; TTY: 877.521.2172, Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov ).

1 Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.

2 Service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services.

UCR is committed to fostering an environment where all UCR students can work and learn in an atmosphere that is inclusive, safe, and rewarding in an atmosphere that is free from all forms of sex- and gender-based harassment, including sexual violence. The UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking, and protects those who report sexual harassment (or engage in other protected activites) from retaliation. The policy applies to all students, faculty, and staff. The campus will respond promptly to all reports of sexual harassment involving UCR students, and will take appropriate action to address prohibited behavior and to provide supportive services to those affected by sexual harassment.

You are strongly encouraged to review and become familiar with UCR’s Policies and Procedures which are available through the Office of Title IX, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, at titleix.ucr.edu.

For information, assistance, or to explore options for addressing sex- ual harassment and sexual violence, or to make a report contact:

Title IX Coordinators UCR has designated the following employees to coordinate its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and implementing regulations, including investigation of complaints:

• Kiersten Boyce, Interim Title IX Officer • Jennifer Winfield, Deputy Title IX Officer 349 Skye Hall 951.827.7070 titleix@ucr.edu

The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is committed to full com- pliance with laws and policies protecting individuals with disabilities. As described above (under Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance Procedures), discrimination or harassment on the basis of disability is prohibited.

Resolving a Grievance In addition to the grievance options described under Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance Procedures, above, students have the additional options to address concerns regarding disability discrimination:

• Consult with the ADA Coordinator: The ADA/Section 504 Coordinator may assist in resolving the matter, or can identify the appropriate complaint procedure depending on the nature of the concern.

Kiersten Boyce, ADA/504 Coordinator Email: titleix@ucr.edu Phone: (951) 812-7070

• Student Accommodations: Contact the Director of the Student Dis- ability Resource Center.

Laura Riley, Director Email: laura.riley@ucr.edu Phone: (951) 827-5379 Website: sdrc.ucr.edu

Retaliation University policy prohibits retaliation for bringing a complaint of discrim- ination or harassment. University policy also prohibits retaliation against a person who assists with a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or participates in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a com- plaint of discrimination or harassment.

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 de- fines “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. deanofstudents.ucr.edu

The primary mode of campus communication is e-mail, and it is there- fore 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 Inter- net 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 comput- er acquisition, student network access, student computing laboratories, and student computer support, visit UCR’s Student Technology Support Web, its.ucr.edu/sts.

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, or participate in certain university services.