HR Reaffirmation Notices

Last Updated: October 6, 2022 10:11:44 AM PDT

UC San Diego is committed to creating and maintaining a harassment-free environment that promotes and encourages safety, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and accessibility to individuals with disabilities. Below, each reaffirmation links to the applicable policy or guideline.

As Chancellor, I am taking this opportunity to reaffirm the University of California, San Diego's commitment to creating and maintaining a harassment-free environment that promotes and encourages equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and accessibility to individuals with disabilities, as well as, protecting privacy and our information assets.

Please join me in reaffirming these commitments:

Reaffirmation of UC San Diego's Commitment to be Accessible to Individuals with Disabilities
Reaffirmation of UC San Diego's Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Policy
Reaffirmation of UC San Diego's Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment
Reaffirmation of UC San Diego's Commitment to safeguard the information assets entrusted to us and participate in required training programs that will strengthen our defenses against future attacks

Ultimately, everyone at UC San Diego bears responsibility for bringing these reaffirmations to life, by cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, free from harassment and ensuring equal access to UC San Diego educational programs and employment opportunities.

Pradeep K. Khosla
Chancellor

Reaffirmation of UC San Diego’s Commitment to Be Accessible to Individuals with Disabilities

UC San Diego is committed to making each of its programs, services, and activities accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. We all share the responsibility of safeguarding the civil rights of individuals with disabilities who seek to participate in the full range of UC San Diego’s programs, activities, and services. UC San Diego managers and administrators should carefully review PPM 200-9, UC San Diego’s Disability Access Guidelines, and inform faculty and staff colleagues of their responsibilities. The guidelines include:

Reasonable accommodations
Accommodating people with specific disabilities
Updated list of resource specialists for problem resolution and grievances

For more information, see Reaffirmation of UC San Diego’s Commitment to Be Accessible to Individuals with Disabilities.

Reaffirmation of UC San Diego’s Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Policy

UC San Diego prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment with the University of California, consistent with the provisions of applicable state and federal regulations.

In compliance with federal regulations, UC San Diego prepares and maintains written affirmative action plans. Managers and supervisors have responsibilities to ensure equal opportunity and affirmative action programs are implemented.

For more detailed information on staff and academic policies and resources, see Reaffirmation of University of California, San Diego's Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Policy.

Reaffirmation of UC San Diego's Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment

UC San Diego does not tolerate sexual harassment, and such behavior is prohibited both by law and by UC San Diego policy. Hard copies of the policy and information regarding UC San Diego’s policy and resolution procedures are available at:

Office for the Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination (OPHD)
201 University Center (map)
(858) 534-8298

Supervisors are urged to review their responsibilities under the policy and, in particular, the requirement that complaint resolutions handled at the department level be reported to OPHD. In addition, all departments are urged to use the resources offered by OPHD and provide education to their employees on a regular basis.

For more information, see Reaffirmation of UC San Diego’s Policy on Sexual Harassment.