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Policies/Statements
CSULB Policy Promoting Access and Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Purpose: This policy articulates the commitment of California State University, Long Beach to implement the principles of shared community (University Policy Statement 00-06).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/gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, disabled veterans’ status, and other covered veteran status. Reasonable accommodation to disability is considered a means of establishing equal opportunity.
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:
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. CSULB Policy - Executive Order 11246/Sec. 503 Rehabilitation Act/VEVRAA EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION | STATEMENT OF POLICY California State University, Long Beach is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity in education and employment, to affirmative action, and to the protection of civil rights. It is the policy of CSULB to provide programs, services and benefits, including employment, without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, education, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. As President of CSULB, I am committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. In order to ensure its dissemination and implementation throughout all levels of the University, I have designated Perrin Reid, Director, Office of Equity and Diversity, as the Affirmative Action Officer for California State University, Long Beach. In furtherance of its policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, CSULB has developed a written Affirmative Action Plan, which sets forth the policies, practices, and procedures, which CSULB has committed to applying in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished. The Affirmative Action Plan is available for inspection by any employee, or applicant for employment, during normal business hours, at the main counter in Staff Personnel Services and in the Reserve Book Room of the University Library. Interested persons should contact Equity and Diversity, at (562) 985-8256 for assistance. F. King Alexander Date: January, 2008 CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In response to recent legal and legislative developments in the area of anti-harassment laws, the attached Executive Order 927 replaces Executive Order 345. Executive Order 927 broadens the scope of what was once the CSU's sexual harassment policy to one that prohibits unlawful harassment based on any statutory category protected by the Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Executive Order 926 Disability Support & Accommodation The California State University Board of Trustees Policy on Disability Support and Accommodations is a compilation of statewide-related policies and procedures for disability support and accommodations. It applies (but is not limited) to academic programs and services, student services, auxiliary programs and services, information resources and technologies, procurement of goods and services, and capital planning, design and construction. In addition, the Center for Alternative Media (CAM) statewide policy expedites the delivery of electronic texts (e-texts of instructional materials) to eligible CSU students with disabilities. Access to Electronic & Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities - Coded Memorandum 2006-41 - September 28, 2006 This coded memo sets forth the roadmap for ensuring accessibility of information technology and resources in compliance with federal and state laws and CSU policy.
Page Updated: 01/02/2008
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