Unlawful Discrimination Policy

Nondiscrimination

Shasta College is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, ensuring equal access to education, employment, and programs. Discrimination based on race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or other protected characteristics is prohibited.

The College has procedures in place to address discrimination and ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Retaliation for filing complaints or participating in investigations is strictly forbidden. The Superintendent/President will ensure these procedures are followed fairly and in accordance with Title 5 and other regulations.

For more information, refer to the following policies and procedures:

• Nondiscrimination Board Policy 3410
• Nondiscrimination Administrative Procedure 3410
• Prohibition of Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment Board Policy 3430
• Prohibition of Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment Administrative Procedure 3430
• Equal Employment Opportunity Board Policy 3420

What To Do If You Believe You Have Been Subjected to Discrimination

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, including sexual harassment, at Shasta College, you can obtain a copy of the District's Unlawful Discrimination Complaint Resolution Procedures at the Human Resources Office (Administrative Building 100, Room 121) or at the Student Services Office (Campus Center Building 2300).

The District offers both informal and formal complaint resolution options and is committed to ensuring that individuals filing complaints are protected from retaliation.

You can submit a complaint using the Unlawful Discrimination Report Form (PDF)

Responsible District Officer

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources shall be responsible for:

• Implementation of this policy and its accompanying personnel procedures
• Appropriate distribution of policy to administrative staff, employees, and students
• Receipt of all complaints filed pursuant to this policy
• Coordination of investigation of complaints.

All employees are encouraged to review the Sexual Harassment Brochure - A Guide for Identifying and Responding to Sexual Harassment (PDF) on an annual basis, and new employees are required to review and sign that they have read  and understood the guide. 

Designation of Title IX Coordinator

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources is the District's Title IX Coordinator.