Sexual HarassmentIt is the policy of the North Orange County Community College District to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free from sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment as defined and otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes. Sexual harassment means unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the work or educational setting, under any of the following conditions:
Hostile environment is a form of sexual harassment and is defined as conduct by an employee, instructor, another student, or third party that is sufficiently serious such that it denies or limits a student's ability to participate in or benefit from the school's program based on sex. For more information contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at 714.992.7720. Unlawful DiscriminationIt is the policy of the North Orange County Community College District to provide an educational, employment and business environment in which no person shall be unlawfully subjected to discrimination or sexual harassment, nor unlawfully denied full and equal benefits of any program or activity of the District that is administered by, directly funded by, or that receives any financial assistance from, the Chancellor, or Board of Governors of the Community College System. Unlawful Discrimination means that on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, marital status, gender, physical or mental disability, national origin, religion, pregnancy, or sexual orientation, a student or employee is treated differently from another in terms of: (1) providing aid, benefits, or services; (2) denying aid, benefits, or services; (3) different rules of behavior, sanctions, or other treatment; or (4) limiting the enjoyment of any right, privilege, advantage, or opportunity. For additional information contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at 714.992.7720. HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINTA complaint can be submitted verbally (by telephone), in writing, or in person by contacting the Office of Equity and Diversity or the Director of Human Resources. There is an informal and formal complaint process. Informal: an informal complaint process is one that is initiated and conducted at the campus level by the Director of Equity and Diversity. Efforts at informal resolution need not include an investigation unless the Director of Equity and Diversity or President determine that an investigation is warranted by the seriousness of the charges. Formal: a formal process requires that the complainant submit the complaint using the Unlawful Discrimination Complaint Form. A formal investigation will be conducted by the Director of Human Resources, or designee, in accordance with the procedures set forth by the North Orange County Community College District (AP3430).Advisements:
Contact information : Office of Equity and Diversity Building 100, Room 128 Phone 714. 992.7720 Email cvyskocil@fullcoll.edu or Director, Human Resources 1830 W. Romneya Drive, 9th Floor Anaheim, CA 92801 714.808.4818 Protection from retaliationStudents, prospective students, employees and job applicants are protected from intimidation, coercion, interference, or discrimination for filing complaints or assisting in the investigation of a complaint under all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including:
Management and supervisory level employeesSupervisors must take immediate steps to end situations of discrimination and sexual harassment when it is brought to their attention. Advice and assistance are available from the Office of Equity and Diversity. As a recipient of federal funding, Fullerton College maintains a comprehensive and current Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan and Student Equity Plan. These strategic planning documents will guide the success of diversity initiatives for the campus community. The EEO Plan is available for review at the North Orange County Community College District office located at 1830 W. Romneya Drive, 9th Floor, Anaheim, CA 92801. The Student Equity Plan is available for review in the Office of Equity and Diversity located in Rm. 128. The Office of Equity and Diversity is the "front door" for all complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment. If after conducting an investigation of the charges, the Director of the Office of Equity and Diversity, determines that discipline is warranted, the case is referred to the appropriate administrative officer for disciplinary action. It is unlawful to knowingly file a false complaint.Contact Information: Cindy Vyskocil Office Location: Building 100, Room 128 Office Phone Number: (714) 992-7720 Email Address: cvyskocil@fullcoll.edu |
