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Policy and Procedures for Faculty

Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment (SVSH) Policies and Procedures

  • UC Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence (English)
    • Universidad de California – Política de Violencia sexual y acoso sexual (Español)
    • 加州大學–政策 SVSH (Chinese)
    • University of California – Polisiyang Seksuwal na Karahasan at Seksuwal na Panliligalig (Tagalog)
  • University of California Investigation and Adjudication Framework for Senate and Non-Senate Faculty

Discrimination Policy and Procedures

  • UC Policy: Anti-Discrimination (English) Effective - January 1, 2026

  • Anti-Discrimination Investigation and Adjudication Framework for Senate and Non-Senate Faculty
  • Gender Recognition & Lived Name(English)
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace(English)

Other Relevant Policies

  • Consensual Relationships Policy 
  • APM-015: Faculty Code of Conduct
  • APM-140: Non-Senate Academic Appointees/Grievances
  • APM-035: General University Policy Regarding Academic Appointment Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

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    • Policy and Procedures for Faculty
    • DOE Title IX Regulations
    • Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

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