University of California Policies
Accreditation & Standards
Privacy of Records
Non-Discrimination Statement
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act
Sexual Violence and 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.
Privacy of Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) was established in order to protect the privacy of students with respect to education records; to establish students' rights to inspect and review their education records, and to provide students with an opportunity to have inaccurate or misleading information in their education records corrected.
To view the latest policy information on the privacy of student data, please go to the Privacy of Student Records page on the UC Santa Cruz Office of the Registrar's website.
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 Office
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
http://police.ucsc.edu/crime-prevention/clery.html
Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment
The Title IX Office encourages anyone to report a possible violation of the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment as soon as possible after its occurrence, in order for appropriate and timely action to be taken. Under the policy, sexual violence
The Title IX Office can assist complainants with alternative resolution as well as formal investigation. Generally, the Title IX Officer will follow the request of the complainant when deciding whether to initiate a formal investigation. In situations where the Title IX Officer deems that an investigation is necessary to mitigate a potential risk to the campus community, the Title IX Officer may initiate an investigation without a formal complaint; however, the complainant(s) can choose whether or not to participate in the investigation.
The Title IX Office conducts an investigation to determine whether the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment was violated and will make recommendations for discipline. To make a report or for more information about Title IX administrative procedures and options, contact the Title IX Officer, Tracey Tsugawa at 831.459.2462
For information and resources related to sexual violence please visit safe.ucsc.edu
You may also report sexual violence directly to the UCSC Police Department - 831.459.2231
