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Dear ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® community,

At ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®, the Office of Title IX and DHR (Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation) is committed to fostering a campus environment where every person feels welcomed, appreciated and supported. I want to acknowledge that this week has been very difficult for our campus community. Conversations about sexual harassment and abuse can bring up a range of emotions, especially for individuals who have experienced harm in the past. Please know that you are valued and you are not alone – our community is here to support you with compassion and care.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating or domestic violence, or stalking, the university encourages reporting in whatever way feels safest for you. Reports can be made to the Office of Title IX/DHR by emailing nondiscrimination@csusm.edu, calling 760-750-6020 or submitting a report through our secure online form. Reaching out for support does not require participation in any formal process. Our role is to listen, offer options, and help you access the resources that are right for you.

We also want to extend care to survivors of past harm, whether or not the experience occurred on campus or has been previously disclosed. Healing is not linear, and it is always okay to seek support at any time. Confidential resources – including Student Health & Counseling Services, sexual violence advocates, and the Employee Assistance Program, as well as resources such as the Cougar Care Network – are available to provide a safe, private space to talk. We are inspired by the strength and resilience that members of our community show each day, and we remain committed to ensuring that ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® is a place of care and support for all.

 

About Title IX

ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus) that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX protects all people regardless of their gender or gender identity from sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.

Your Rights and Options

CSU San Marcos also prohibits:

• Discrimination based on any Protected Status: i.e., Age, Disability (physical and mental), Gender (or sex, including sex stereotyping), Gender Identity (including transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion (or religious creed), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status.
• Harassment based on any Protected Status.
• Sexual Harassment, including hostile environment and quid pro quo ("this for that")
• Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Exploitation and Stalking 
• Sexual Misconduct
• Prohibited Consensual Relationships
• Retaliation for exercising rights under this policy, opposing conduct that a person believes in good faith is Discrimination or Harassment because of a Protected Status, or for participating, in any manner, in any related investigation or proceeding.

See the for more details about protections, rights, and responsibilities.