Discrimination-Related Policies
Introduction
UCR's Office of Civil Rights is dedicated to ensuring that UCR's students, faculty and staff have a living, learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment and with equal opportunity. We do this through:
- the implementation of civil rights policies and laws;
- training and consultation;
- promotion and coordination of equal opportunity and affirmative action programs; and
- complaint resolution including formal investigations.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policies
| Policy/Procedure | UC Policy | UCR Local Procedure |
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| Anti-Discrimination Policy and implementing procedure This University Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any Protected Category, as well as retaliation. Note this policy is not used to address sexual harassment, which is covered under the UC Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence. UCR's Anti-Discrimination Complaint Resolution Procedure (Policy 650-75) implements the Anti-Discrimination Policy. The procedure outlines the process through which students, employees, and others may report discrimination, harassment, retaliation. The Anti-Discrimination Complaint Resolution Procedure was issued in 2024, and replaced the UCR Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Complaint and Resolution Policy. |
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Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Procedures The Ant Visit the titleix@ucr website for information about this policy and the associated investigation and adjudication frameworks. |
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| Faculty Code of Conduct and UCR procedure APM 015, the Faculty Code of Conduct, defines prohibited conduct including various forms of discrimination and harassment. The UCR Senate Bylaws Appendix 5 is the procedure used to process complaints and allegations of faculty misconduct. |
APM-015 | UCR |
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Reasonable Accommodations These policies and procedures address the interactive process in which the University engages with individuals with disabilities to identify and implement reasonable accommodations. The interactive process is used to identify accommodations related to limitations caused by the individual's disability (mental or physical). |
PACAOS 140 - for students PPSM-81 - for professional staff APM-711 - for faculty and other academic personnel |
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| Regents Policy 4404: Policy Prohibiting Use of Quotas and Caps in University Contracting, Employment and Admissions Confirms that the University does not use race, ethnicity or gender quotas, nor does it have caps based on race, ethnicity, or gender. |
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Regents Policy 4400: Diversity Statement UC Policy on University's commitment to achieving diversity, inclusion, and accessibility among its student bodies and its employees. |
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| Principles Against Intolerance UC Regents official statement. |
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Equal Opportunity in Employment Policy Statement
The University of California, Riverside is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all equal employment laws and regulations enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the California Civil Rights Department. Equal employment laws apply to all aspects of employment, including hiring, termination, promotions and terms and conditions of employment.
The UC's Anti-Discrimination Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person employed; seeking employment; or applying for or engaged in a paid or unpaid internship or training program leading to employment with the University of California on the basis of race, religion, color, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (including having a history of a disability or being regarded as being disabled), medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), predisposing genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, age (at least 40), or veteran or military status. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion and separation.
Harassment based on sex, including harassment based on gender, gender identity or expression, sex- or gender-stereotyping, or sexual orientation, is addressed under the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment.
Affirmative Action
The University of California, Riverside is a federal and state contractor and complies with all affirmative action regulations enforced by the US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and California's Office of Compliance Programs.
UCR's Office of Civil Rights is responsible for ensuring compliance with affirmative action regulations. We do this through:
- the creation of annual affirmative action plans;
- the creation and monitoring of policies and guidelines;
- promotion of equal opportunity programs and policies, including complaint resolution processes;
- internal review of personnel actions (hiring, promotions, separations, compensation); and
- training and consultation.
A copy of our staff and/or faculty affirmative action plan is available to view in our offices 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Monday – Friday. Please call (951) 827-7070 or email us at affirmativeaction@ucr.edu to schedule an appointment. For more information, please visit the Affirmative Action webpage FAQs.
Student Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services. The University also prohibits sexual harassment.
This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.
The Office of Civil Rights can be reached at (951) 827-7070 or email at civilrights@ucr.edu.