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conduct of a sexual nature when submission to the conduct is made a condition of employment, academic status or progress. Federal regulations under Title IX prohibit unwelcome sexual conduct that is severe, pervasive and objectively offensive.
Immediate action shall be taken against anyone determined to be in violation of the district policy. There is no time limit on reporting a complaint to the Title IX coordinator. However, if the responding party is no longer attending De Anza College, or a significant amount of time has passed since the alleged incident occurred, then the college's jurisdiction and the ability to investigate, respond and provide remedies may be limited. At that point, it is up to the discretion of the Title IX coordinator to pursue the complaint.
To file a complaint, students should use the online form at deanza.edu/titleix. Questions or concerns can be directed to the Title IX coordinator at 408.864.8945 or the dean of Student Development at 408.864.8218.
SMOKING PROHIBITION
The goal of the Foothill-De Anza district is to provide a safe learning and working environment for students and employees. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor and outdoor campus locations, with the exception of designated parking lots. This includes e-cigarettes.
In addition, the district does not allow use of marijuana or cannabis products on campus. These are prohibited under federal law.
Smoking is prohibited in district vehicles. “No Smoking” signs shall be conspicuously posted at building entrances and in employee lounges, rest rooms, locker rooms, dressing areas, cafeterias, lunchrooms, and stadium and sports facilities. In addition, designated parking lot areas for smoking areas will be clearly marked. Those rules are based on California Government Code Section 7596 and district Board Policy 3217. Noncompliance will result in fines.
STUDENT CONDUCT AND DUE PROCESS
De Anza College students are afforded the rights and privileges outlined in the college's Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy (Foothill-De Anza district Board Policy 5500 and Administrative Procedure 5500). At the same time, students must assume responsibility for their personal conduct and meet the obligations in the college's Student Code of Conduct (Administrative Procedure 5510) and Due Process and Discipline Procedures (Administrative Procedure 5520).
Students can find more information in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy, which can be obtained from the Office of College Life or the offices of the college President, Vice President of Instruction, Vice President of Student Services or Dean of Student Development.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
De Anza College strives to treat all students fairly, but as in any complex organization, conflicts and misunderstandings may arise from time to time. As a student, you have certain rights under the rules and regulations of the college, the Foothill- De Anza Community College District and the state of California.
If you feel that your rights have been violated by the college, you have the right to seek a resolution. The district board of trustees established Administrative Procedure 5530: Student Grievances to provide an avenue for relief. De Anza’s student grievance procedures are summarized in the following steps.
Step 1: First try to solve the problem informally with the instructor or staff member. You must confer with the others involved and try to resolve the problem. Step 2: If you are unable to resolve the issue after Step 1, you must meet with the manager of the other person involved in the dispute – either the division dean for a faculty member or the supervisor for a college administrator or classified professional staff member.
Step 3: If the situation is still unresolved, you must confer with the vice president who oversees the division dean or supervisor, or with the vice president’s designee.
Step 4: If you still aren't satisfied, you may consult with the dean of Student Development or designate, and if they advise that your complaint is appropriate for the grievance process, you may file a formal grievance form. You will need to provide the specific rule or law that you feel was violated, as well as the details of the situation and copies of any pertinent documents. Don’t delay: You must file no more than 30 days after learning of the event or the latest of a series of events that form the basis of the grievance. In addition, you must file within a year after the alleged violation occurred, regardless of when you learned of it. You may only file a grievance if you are a current student or if you were a student no more than 30 days before filing. Step 5: Fill out and submit the online Student Grievance Form, which you can access at deanza.edu/student-complaints. You can ask any faculty or staff member to assist you with completing the form.
Step 6: After you submit the online Grievance Form, you will receive an immediate acknowledgement of your submission at the email address you provided in the report.
Step 7: The Grievance Review Board will review your grievance and decide if it meets the standards for filing and for further consideration. The Office of Student Development will contact you if the board agrees to schedule a hearing.
Step 8: The nature of the hearing will differ according to the circumstances and the discretion of the grievance officer. You and the others involved can be accompanied by, or represented by, any other individual who is not an attorney. You may purchase a copy of the official record of the hearing. Step 9: The Grievance Review Board will try to decide – within 14 days after the hearing – the outcome of your grievance and whether you are entitled to any relief. The board will forward its recommendation to the dean of Student Development, who will forward it to the college president.
    * College policies and procedures regarding ADA compliance, mutual respect, nondiscrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX can be found on the college website at deanza.edu/policies. Information and forms for filing a complaint can be found at deanza.edu/student-complaints or by contacting the dean of Student Development and EOPS at 408.864.8218 or the dean of Counseling and Disability Support Programs and Services at 408.564.8945.
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