[Will be updated with 2010 information after Thanksgiving]

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA POLICIES


Accreditation & Standards
Privacy of Records
Non-Discrimination Statement
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act
Sexual Harassment



Accreditation & Standards
The University of California, Santa Cruz, is accredited by the Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the regional accrediting association. The institution is a member of the Association of American Colleges and is listed in the official publications of the U.S. Department of Education. The University of California, Santa Cruz holds membership in other professional and academic organizations. Please see page 7 of the General Catalog 2006-2008 for complete listing.

Privacy of Records
University policy, consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended, permits disclosure of certain categories of public information.

At UCSC the following information is considered to be a matter of public information and will be disclosed unless the student has requested that it be withheld:
  • student's name;
  • mailing address;
  • e-mail address;
  • local telephone number;
  • college and major field of study;
  • dates of attendance;
  • class level;
  • degrees and honors received;
  • number of credits currently enrolled;
  • name, weight, and height of participants on intercollegiate athletic teams.
To have this information withheld from release, go to the UCSC Directory Restrictions link on the Student Portal at . Be sure that you understand the implications of requesting a Nonrelease of Information. Every single item listed above will be withheld. Neither the Office of the Registrar not Summer Session can verify your student status for a potential employer, publicize any honors you receive, or include your name and degree earned in the commencement program unless you remove the Nonrelease of Information. Once a Request for Nonrelease of Public Information is filed, it remains in effect until you rescind it via the Student Portal.

If you have any questions about the implications of the Nonrelease of Public Information, contact the Office of the Registrar http://reg.ucsc.edu, 190 Hahn Student Services, 459-4412.

Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of California prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment with the University on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran (special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized).

The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. University policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. If you have questions about UCSC's EEO/AA policies, or if you believe that you have been discriminated against or harassed, please call the EEO/Affirmative Action Office at (831) 459-1590 or you may visit their web site at: .

Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act
UCSC's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by UCSC; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible for the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the UCSC Police Department or by accessing the following web site:
www2.ucsc.edu/police/reports.html

Sexual Harassment
If you believe you have been sexually assaulted or sexually harassed by any person associated with the University or while participating in a University sponsored activity, you are encouraged to bring it to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator/Sexual Harassment Officer and/or other University officials. Information, advice, referrals, and/or copies of the UCSC Policy on Sexual Assault, the UC Policy on Sexual Harassment and Procedures for Reports of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment are available to all students, faculty, staff, and any person participating in a UCSC sponsored event by contacting Rita Walker, Title IX Coordinator/Sexual Harassment Officer. The Title IX Office can also respond to reports of sex discrimination.

Send complaints to:
Rita Walker
Title IX Office
119 Kerr Hall
Phone: (831) 459-2462
Fax (831) 459-2619
E-Mail: rew@ucsc.edu
Web URL: www2.ucsc.edu/title9-sh