Policy Information

Current CSU Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy:

The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, effective August 1, 2024

The California State University (CSU) is committed to an inclusive and equitable community that values diversity and fosters mutual respect. We embrace our community differences in Age, Disability (physical and mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. All Students and Employees have the right to participate fully in CSU programs, activities, admission, and employment free from Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking and Retaliation.

The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy prohibits the following conduct:

Discrimination based on any Protected Status: i.e., Age, Disability (physical and mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status.

Harassment based on any Protected Status.

Sex-based Harassment, which includes Sexual Harassment and other Harassment on the basis of Sex or Gender, including:

Hostile environment or Quid Pro Quo Harassment (e.g., when a person conditions a benefit on the Complainant’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct);
Dating Violence
Domestic Violence
Sexual Exploitation
Stalking; and/or
Sexual Misconduct

Prohibited Consensual Relationships

Retaliation

The procedures for the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy:

Student Procedures

Employee/Third Party Procedures

Addendum A: Appeal Procedures

Attachments to Current CSU Title IX and Nondiscrimination Policy:

Attachment A: Additional Information on Implementing the Legal Requirements Prohibiting Sex Discrimination

Attachment B: Campus Title IX Coordinators Role and Responsibilities

Attachment C: Confidential Sexual Assault Victim's Advocates

Attachment D: Rights and Options for Victims of Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking

Attachment E: Myths and Facts about Sexual Misconduct/Sexual Assault

Attachment F: Complaint Form

Attachment G: CSU Systemwide Prevention, Education, and Awareness

Attachment H: CSU Title IX / DHR Program Compliance Reviews

The Title IX and DHR Coordinator is the Employee who is responsible for administering this Nondiscrimination Policy and coordinating compliance with Title IX, VAWA/Campus SaVE Act, and other related state and federal laws prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation. The Title IX and DHR Coordinator for San Francisco State University Is:

Anna Titus

Assistant Vice President for Title IX and DHR

Email: equityprograms@sfsu.edu

Voicemail: (415) 338-2032 (Please leave a message for the Assistant Vice President for Title IX and DHR)

1600 Holloway Avenue
Student Services Bldg. Suite 403, San Francisco, CA 94132