Reaffirmation of Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Offenses

To the Anteater community:

As we begin the academic year, I ask you to join me in reaffirming our commitment to ending sexual harassment and sexual violence at UC Irvine. We must act as a community to prevent sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking, as well as to report when it occurs and provide confidential resources.

Under the UC SVSH Policy, all employees including staff, faculty, and student-staff who are not designated as confidential CARE advocates, ombuds, licensed counselors or pastoral counselors are Responsible Employees and must make a report to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (OEOD/Title IX) when they learn through the course of their employment of an incident of sexual harassment or sexual violence involving students.

Supervisors, faculty, Human Resources, and UCIPD must also report sexual misconduct involving any person affiliated with the university. This includes patient or coworker complaints of sexual misconduct at UCI Health. Reporting to OEOD ensures a consistent response and that those affected can learn about their rights, options and resources.

UC Irvine students and employees across both the academic and health enterprise can receive confidential support and assistance through the CARE office. Additionally, UCIPD can help with emergency situations, safety escorts, and criminal complaints of sexual violence. Both CARE and UCIPD can provide information about forensic exams, including access to UC Irvine’s campus forensic exam site.

Those accused of engaging in sexual violence or sexual harassment in a university administrative process can receive information and assistance through the Respondent Services Coordinator.

To make reports, seek assistance, or request training, visit OEOD’s website or contact OEOD at 949-824-5594 or oeod@uci.edu.

Thank you for joining me in UC Irvine’s ongoing commitment to ensuring equitable participation in education and employment free of sexual harassment.

Chancellor Howard Gillman