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
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