The Policy
The University of California, San Diego, is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which all persons who participate in UCSD programs and activities can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of all forms of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation, including sexual harassment. Every member of the UCSD community should be aware that UCSD will not tolerate sexual harassment and that such behavior is prohibited both by law and by UCSD policy. Retaliation against a person who brings a complaint of sexual harassment is also strictly prohibited and may result in separate disciplinary action. It is UCSD's intention to take whatever action may be needed to prevent, correct, and if necessary, discipline inappropriate behavior, which violates this policy. All members of the UCSD community, including faculty, students and staff, are responsible for insuring an environment free of sexual harassment.
The full UCSD policy on sexual harassment can be obtained in the Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and Policy or online through http://oshpp.ucsd.edu.
Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and Policy
The Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and Policy (OSHPP) provides education to the entire UCSD community and provides assistance in investigating and resolving complaints. If you or someone you know has a question about sexual harassment, please contact the Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and Policy (OSHPP). You may leave a confidential voicemail at (858) 534-8298, email us at oshpp@ucsd.edu or visit us at 201 University Center on main campus at the corner of Gilman and Myers. OSHPP office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Emphasis is on prevention and early resolution.
Resolution
Because complaints are most effectively resolved at the earliest possible stage, UCSD encourages those with concerns or complaints regarding sexual harassment to seek advice as early as possible by contacting OSHPP. There are many options for addressing such concerns, depending on the circumstances and you can get advice without filing a complaint. Informal resolution may include educational programs for targeted campus units or for particular individuals, or mediation between the parties. An informal resolution does not require a written complaint and it does not involve disciplinary procedures. Where informal resolution is unsuccessful or inappropriate, a request for a formal investigation may be filed with OSHPP. Such a request requires a written complaint. Records of complaints, reports and subsequent action are maintained in accordance with privacy requirements.
Title IX Coordinator
Persons who wish to bring a complaint alleging a violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 may contact the Title IX Coordinator:
Lori Chamberlain, Title IX Coordinator
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0024
La Jolla, California 92093
(858) 534-8297
lachamberlain@ucsd.edu