Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy Statement for the University of California

It is the policy of the university not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment with the University of California on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (includes 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 service in the uniformed services (as defined by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994). This policy applies to admissions, access, and all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable state and federal laws and university policies.

University policy also prohibits retaliation against any employee or person seeking employment for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment pursuant to this policy. This policy also prohibits retaliation against a person who assists someone with a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or participates in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. Retaliation includes threats, intimidation, reprisals, and/or adverse actions related to employment.

In addition, it is the policy of the university to undertake affirmative action, consistent with its obligations as a federal contractor, for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans; Vietnam-era veterans; veterans who served on active duty in the US military, ground, naval, or air service during a war in a campaign or expeditions for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or armed forces service medal veterans) The university commits itself to apply every good faith effort to achieve prompt and full utilization of minorities and women in all segments of its workforce where deficiencies exist. These efforts conform to all current legal and regulatory requirements, and are consistent with university standards of quality and excellence.

Inquiries regarding the University of California, San Diego’s (UC San Diego) equal employment opportunity policies and student-related nondiscrimination policies may be directed to:

Student Affairs

Penny Rue
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Bldg. 112 University Center, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0015
La Jolla, CA 92093-0015
(858) 534-4370

Academic Affairs

Suresh Subramani
Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Bldg. 105 University Center, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0001
La Jolla, CA 92093-0001
(858) 534-3130

Staff and Management

Steve W. Relyea
Vice Chancellor for External and Business Affairs
Bldg. 110 University Center, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0007
La Jolla, CA 92093-0007
(858) 534-3390

UC San Diego recognizes its obligation to provide program accessibility (as described in Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) for persons with disabilities. For information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, contact:

Penny Rue
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Sec. 504 Coordinator—Students
Bldg. 112 University Center, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0015
La Jolla, CA 92093-0015
(858) 534-4370

Suresh Subramani
Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Sec. 504 Coordinator—Faculty
Bldg. 105 University Center, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0001
La Jolla, CA 92093-0001
(858) 534-3130

Paula C. Doss
Director, Accommodation Counseling and Consulting Services
ADA Coordinator
Torrey Pines Center South, Suite 348
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0944
La Jolla, CA 92093-0944
(858) 534-6744

Steve W. Relyea
Vice Chancellor for External and Business Affairs
Sec. 504 Coordinator—Staff
Bldg. 110 University Center, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0007
La Jolla, CA 92093-0007
(858) 534-3390