NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

CIAM is committed to providing a working, learning and living environment that is free

from unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and strives to afford fair and

equitable treatment to all members of the University community, regardless of their

membership in any legally protected class. The University does not discriminate on the

basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic

information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,

pregnancy, political affiliation, or veteran status, in admissions, employment, or in any of

its educational programs or activities. Further, the University does not tolerate any acts of

sexual and gender-based harassment or violence, nor retaliation against any individual who

in good faith participates in protected activity pursuant to this policy. All faculty, staff,

students, including visitors and contractors, are responsible for complying with this policy

of non-discrimination. This policy applies to on-campus conduct and any off -campus

conduct (i.e., sexual assault and harassment, dating and domestic violence, and stalking)

that affects a person’s admission, employment or education with the university or ability to

participate in or benefit from the university’s programs or activities.

All inquiries regarding the application of this statement and related policies, including any

concerns about discrimination or harassment at CIAM, may be directed to:

Claudia Sarabia, Title IX Coordinator

Title IX Office

(626-350-1500 ext. 112 or [email protected] )

Or

Katie Lee, Director of Student Success

(626-350-1500 ext. 107, [email protected]):

• Provide options for filing a formal complaint and/or connecting with local law
• enforcement.
• Provide information about on/off campus options for filing complaints and
• supportive resources.
• Assist with obtaining medical attention;
• Assists in connecting with local law enforcement to pursue a criminal complaint.

Complaints of discrimination may also be filed with the Department of Education Office for

Civil Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Department of Human

Resources Management.