Overview

The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.

UC’s nondiscrimination policies and statements have been revised, effective January 1, 2004, to clarify that discrimination on the basis of gender identity is prohibited. The following link displays the letter from President Dynes to campus and lab locations on these revisions:

http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/coordrev/policy/12-18-03.html

The changes incorporate the addition of “gender identity” as a protected status under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The affected University of California policies and statements include the following:

• University of California Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy Regarding Academic and Staff Employment
• Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Employment Practices
• Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters
• Personnel Policies for Staff Members 12, Nondiscrimination in Employment
• Academic Personnel Policy 035, Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment