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Chancellor's Message
Sexual Harassment Policy for UC
Complaint Response Procedures for UC
UCSF Guidelines
Filing a Complaint
Reporting Form
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INTRODUCTION
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Sexual Harassment Complaint Resolution Procedures have been established to respond to the sensitive nature of sexual harassment. The policy and procedures describe the options and resources available to faculty, postdoctoral scholars, staff, students, patients/clients and visitors for resolution of sexual harassment situations, and reflect UCSF's continuing determination to deal firmly, fairly, and evenly with all occurrences. As agents of the University, it is the responsibility of department chairs/managers and supervisors to prevent sexual harassment, if possible, to correct it when it occurs. This responsibility involves being aware and sensitive to sexual harassment issues and includes taking disciplinary action when appropriate.
UCSF urges that the informal complaint resolution process be used to resolve sexual harassment complaints at the earliest possible stage and prior to initiation of a formal grievance within the University or filing a charge with a state or federal government agency. It is designed to respond to complaints swiftly, to protect the complainant from continuing harassment, to mediate with both parties when appropriate and also to assist deans, department chairs/managers and supervisors in handling the complaint and related needs of the unit. This informal process may not prevent a formal grievance from being filed, but should serve to eliminate or assist in elimination of the behavior that brought forth the initial complaint.
Use of the informal complaint resolution process by a complainant is voluntary. No individual shall be subject to reprisal for using or participating in this process, nor be unfairly prejudiced or jeopardized in pursuing any grievance mechanism available as an individual right. Retaliation in any form is strictly prohibited and also actionable. |
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