California State University, Long Beach
Policy Statement
03-09
June19, 2003 Policy Promoting Access and Opportunity
and
Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
(Supercedes University Policy Statement 98-09)
Obsolete Policy
This revised policy was recommended by the Academic Senate on May
15, 2003 and approved by the President on June 17, 2003.
Purpose
This policy articulates the commitment of California State University,
Long Beach to implement the principles of shared community (University
Policy Statement 00-06).
The Principles
California State University, Long Beach is a comprehensive, urban
university. The University has a professional, cultural, and ethical
commitment to provide a climate that enables each individual to
realize his/her potential for excellence and that nurtures academic
growth and professional development. Diversity is both an ideal
and an imperative. California State University, Long Beach
takes pride in the diversity of its student body and employees,
and affirms that this diversity enriches the work and
learning environment of the campus. For this reason the recognition
of diversity in our University community extends beyond the limits
established by federal or state laws or regulations.
In addition to fully meeting its obligations of nondiscrimination
under federal and state law, California State University, Long Beach
is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population
can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility,
and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual,
without regard to professional rank, employment status, economic
status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics
or beliefs.
California State University, Long Beach takes seriously its tradition
of maintaining civility and mutual respect toward all members of
the University community. These qualities are intrinsic to
the establishment of excellence in teaching and learning.
They also contribute to the maintenance of a productive workplace
and an overall positive campus climate. Civility and mutual respect
only thrive when equal opportunity and access exist, and when retaliation
for exercising rights, privileges, and obligations is not feared.
Equal Access and Opportunity
California State University, Long Beach affirms the equal worth
of every individual and of distinctive groups of people, and fosters
fair and equal treatment and access for all members of the university
community. Therefore, the University is committed to the principles
of equal opportunity in education and employment, to policies and
practices that ensure equal opportunity and consideration, and to
the protection of civil rights.
It is the policy of California State University, Long Beach to
provide programs, services, and benefits, including employment,
without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, ethnicity, gender,
marital status, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical
disability, sexual orientation, special disabled veterans' status,
Vietnam Era or other covered veteran status.
Reasonable accommodation to disability is considered a means of
establishing equal opportunity.
Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation California
State University, Long Beach affirms that students,
employees, volunteers, members of the public, and recipients of
services and/or benefits provided by CSULB have the right to a University
free from discrimination and harassment, including hostile environment,
on the basis of:
. Race
. Color
. Ancestry
. National origin
. Ethnicity
. Gender
. Religion
. Sexual orientation
. Marital status
. Disability
. Age
. Pregnancy
. Vietnam Era Veteran status
. Special Disabled Veteran status
. Other Covered U.S. Veteran status [opm.gov/veterans/html/vgmedal2.htm]
Retaliation for exercising one's right to protection from discrimination
and/or harassment or for participating in the investigation of a
complaint will not be tolerated.
Scope
This policy applies to all California State University, Long Beach
programs and activities, including, but not limited to:
. Educational, cultural, recreational, and social and/or athletics
programs and activities provided, sponsored, administered, or assisted,
by CSULB.
. CSULB academic programs and/or activities.
. CSULB-sponsored off-campus programs.
. Housing supplied or regulated by CSULB.
. The adminstration of educational policies, admission policies,
and employment policies.
. Employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment,
hiring, education, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff,
recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation,
and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
. Choice of contractors and suppliers of goods and services.
. Provision of services and benefits to CSULB students, employees,
volunteers, or the public.
. Receipt of CSULB services and benefits provided by CSULB contractors
or vendors.
The Director of Equity and Diversity, is the designated campus
coordinator for Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action,
and Civil Rights under Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam-Era Veterans'
Readjustment Assistance Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Title IX. Required
federal Affirmative Action Plans are available for inspection in
the University Library, Reserve Book Room during normal business
hours.
EFFECTIVE: Fall 2003 |