You have options.
Students and employees have several reporting options on and off campus if they may have experienced or witnessed Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, Retaliation, or Discrimination or Harassment based on Age, Disability, Gender, Gender Identity, 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.
Institutional Equity and Compliance is here to help. Any person considering reporting an alleged violation of the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy should discuss any concerns about their safety or the safety of others with the Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator.
Our primary concern is the safety of our campus community members
The use of alcohol or drugs never makes a person at fault for experiencing sexual misconduct or violence. Students should not be deterred from reporting incidents of Sex-Based Harassment (including Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Exploitation, or Stalking) out of a concern that they might be disciplined for related violations of drug, alcohol, or other university policies. Any student who reports that they may have been impacted by alleged Sex-Based Harassment or any student serving as a witness in a complaint process (including an investigation or hearing) relating to Sex-Based Harassment that falls under the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy will not be disciplined for related violations of the Standards for Student Conduct that may have occurred at or near the time of the alleged incident, unless the university determines that the violation was egregious. This means that students reporting alleged sex-based harassment (including sexual misconduct) will not be subject to Student Conduct discipline for possible violations of alcohol or other drug provisions in the Standards for Student Conduct.
The CSU Nondiscrimination Policy prohibits Retaliation. If a student or employee is reluctant to report alleged violations of CSU policy because they fear Retaliation, they are encouraged to discuss their concerns with the Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator as soon as possible. The Office for Civil Rights and Equity will take steps to prevent and address alleged Retaliation promptly.
Individuals impacted by Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking have specific rights and options. Please review the Rights and Options. Once a matter is reported to Institutional Equity and Compliance, individuals impacted by alleged Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking will receive a copy of the Rights and Options and an opportunity to discuss these during an Intake Meeting.
Responsible Employee Reporting
Most CSUSB professional and student employees are categorized as Responsible Employees. Responsible Employees have a duty to report to Institutional Equity and Compliance when they know or have reason to know of allegations and/or acts that may violate the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, including Discrimination and Harassment based on any Protected Status, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating or Domestic Violence, Stalking, or related Retaliation.
Responsible Employees are required to report all information available, including the names of those involved, even if someone has requested anonymity.
Responsible Employees cannot promise confidentiality but should respect the privacy of those involved. Privacy is the practice of limiting those who have access to information to people who, due to their role, have a legitimate “need to know” in order to fulfill their duties.
When a person tells a CSUSB Responsible Employee about an alleged incident, that person has the right to expect CSUSB to take immediate and appropriate steps to address the matter promptly and equitably.
You may also report through the following:
Phone: (909) 537-5669
Email: IEC@csusb.edu
Mailing Address:
Institutional Equity & Compliance
California State University, San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
Sierra Hall, Room 103
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2393
Office Location
Sierra Hall Room 103/Student Union South Room 103
Business Hours:
Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm
