Discrimination and Harassment

Crafton Hills College is committed to the achievement of equal educational opportunity. All forms of discrimination and harassment are contrary to basic standards of conduct between individuals and are prohibited by state and federal law, as well as by the San Bernardino Community College District, and will not be tolerated. The college is committed to providing an academic and work environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups.

The college shall be free of other unlawful harassment, including that which is based on any of the following statuses: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation of any person, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the forgoing characteristics.

Reporting Unlawful Discrimination

All complaints of unlawful discrimination involving students shall be directed to the Vice President of Student Services, (LADM 300, (909) 389-3355.

Title IX: Sex Discrimination and Harassment

Congress passed Title IX of the Educational Amendment in 1972. Sex discrimination is prohibited in federally assisted education programs. Title IX states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”

Sexual harassment violates state and federal laws as well as District policies 3410, 3430, and 5510. and will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature or based on sex; gender harassment; and harassment based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. The definition of sexual harassment includes many forms of offensive behavior, including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the workplace or in the educational setting. Sexual harassment may include: continuing to express sexual interest after having been informed the interest is unwelcomed, making reprisals or threats of reprisal after a rebuff of harassing behavior; engaging in explicit or implicit coercive sexual behavior in the work or educational environment; offering favors or educational or employment benefits, such as grades or promotions, in exchange for sexual favors; and awarding educational or employment benefits, such as grades or promotions, in exchange for sexual favors; and awarding educational or employment benefits based on sexual relationship and denying such benefits to others. Sexual harassment may include the harassment of a person of the same gender as the harrasser.

Reporting Sexual Harassment or Sex-Based Discrimination

Sexual harassment involving a student, either as the harasser or the victim, should be reported immediately to the Vice President of Student Services, LADM 300, (909) 389-3355

Any student who believes that he or she has been harassed or retaliated against in violation of disctrict policy should immediately report such incidents by following the procecures described in SBCCD. For additionalprocedural information, see http://www.craftonhills.edu/utilities/contact_us.aspx

Laws Protecting Individuals with Disabilities

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

It is the policy of Crafton Hills College to make its services, facilities, programs, and accommodations accessible to all people, including people with disabilities, and comply fully with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

If a disability prevents you from fully using our facility or enjoying our services and programs, we would like your input and ideas on how we can serve you better.

Any concerns, comments, or suggestions should be directed to the Campus ADA-Coordinator, at the Administrative Services Office, LADM-300E, (909) 389-3210.

Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Acts

Crafton Hills College and the San Bernardino Community College District seek to make all programs and services, including electronic and information technology, accessible to people with disabilities. In accordance with the provisions of Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District provides students, faculty, staff, and community members with reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to the programs and activities of the District.

Individuals with disabilities should contact the Disabled Student Programs and Services Department for assistance.

If you are having difficulty accessing a web page, please notify us at so that we may take appropriate action to make the page(s) accessible.

Voice: (909) 389-3568

Email: ksimonso@craftonhills.edu

Reporting Disability-Based Discrimination

Students shall report disability-based discrimination to the Vice President of Student Services, LADM 300, (909) 389-3355.

Prohibition Against Retaliation

Crafton Hills College and the District seek to foster an environment in which all employees and students feel free to report incidents of harassment without fear of retaliation or reprisal. Therefore, retaliation against any individual for filing a complaint of discrimination or harassment or for participating in an investigation is strictly prohibited. All allegations of retaliation will be swiftly and thoroughly investigated.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Notification of Rights under FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:

(1) The right to inspect and review the students’ education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access.

A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.

A student who wishes to aske the College to amend a record should write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.

If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

The College discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the San Bernardino Community College District in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the District has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using District employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the College.

Upon request, the College may also disclose education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-5901

Note: FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level.

To view the entire FERPA text, please visit www.ed.gov

Directory Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the San Bernardino Community College District, with certain exceptions, obtain the student’s written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from his/her education records. Crafton Hills College does not maintain a public directory. However, Crafton Hills College may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless the student has advised the College to the contrary in accordance with College procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow Crafton Hills College to include this type of information from the student’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• A playbill, showing the student’s role in a drama or music production;
• Club membership lists;
• Deans/Honor roll or other recognition lists; and
• Graduation programs.

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings, publish yearbooks or graduation photographers. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories-names, addresses and telephone listings-unless the student has advised the LEA that they do not want their information disclosed without their prior written consent.

Students that do not want Crafton Hills college to disclose directory information from education records without their prior written consent, must notify the Admissions & Records Office in writing by completing the appropriate form (available online or in the Admissions & Records Office.) Crafton Hills College has designated the following information as directory information: [Note: an LEA may, but does not have to, include all the information listed below.]

• Student’s name
• Address
• Telephone listing
• Electronic mail address
• Photograph
• Date and place of birth
• Major field of study
• Dates of attendance
• Grade level
• Degrees, honors, and awards received
• The most recent educational agency or institution attended
• Student ID number, user ID, or other unique personal identifier used to communicate in electronic systems that cannot be used to access education records without a PIN, password, etc. (A student’s SSN, in whole or in part, cannot be used for this purpose.)

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Preamble

Crafton Hills College exists for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of knowledge and creative expression, the development of students, and the general well being of our community and society. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of these goals. As members of this learning community, students are encouraged to develop the capacity for critical judgement and to engage in an independent and sustained search for knowledge and creativy.

Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The freedom to learn depends on appropriate opportunities and conditions in the classroom, on the campus, and in the larger community. Students shall exercise their rights with responsibility, while not threatening or endangering the rights of other members of the Crafton Hills College community.

1. Course Entry Expectations. Prior to enrolling in courses, students shall have information available regarding the academic and/or performance standards recommended or required for the successful completion of the course. Such information is explained in the Course Outlines for each course, available to the students from the respective departments and on the Crafton Hills College web page.
2. Course Expectations. At the beginning of each course, students shall receive, in writing, information outlining the method of evaluating student progress, including the method by which the final grade is to be determined. Students are responsible for maintaining the academic and/or vocational standards, established and stated in advance, for each class in which they are enrolled.
3. Independent, Critical Thought and Expression. Instructors shall permit free discussion, inquiry, and expression of thought by students within the parameters detailed in SBCCD Board Policy 5500. Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.
4. Learning. Students are free to examine, discuss, and pursue all questions and avenues of interest to them, and express their opinions, privately and publicly within the class setting, as appropriate to the course.
5. Associations. Students shall be free to organize and join associations to promote their common interests in accord with the processes established in the Associated Students of Crafton Hills College By-laws.
6. Invited Speakers. Pursuant to SBCCD Board Policy 4320, Off-Campus Speakers, student organizations shall have the right to recommend, invite,and hear any person(s) of their choosing, as long as such speakers and/or performers comply with federal, state and local laws, and assume responsibility for the safety of the members of the college community and the protection of public property. It is the students’ responsibility, through disclaimers on all published materials, to make clear to the college community and the larger community that the public expressions of students, student organizations, and guest speakers and/or performers speak only for themselves.
7. Publications. Student publications serve to inform, instruct, influence, and entertain the campus community and are governed by SBCCD board policy. The Associated students and the Director of Student Life have the responsibility to divine the role of student publications, and set the standards. In doing so, they shall seek to strike a reasonable balance between academic and editorial freedom and the highest ethics of responsible journalism, avoiding libel, undocumented allegations, attacks on personal integrity,harassment and innuendo. All publications must state that the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the college or the student body.
8. Confidentiality. Students have the right to have their academic records treated in a confidential and responsible manner with due regard given to the personal nature of the information contained therein. Students’ records will be released only with their written authorization or as provided by the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act and other applicable laws.
9. Governance. As constituents of the college community, students shall be free, individually and collectively, to express their views on issues of college policy and on matters of general interest to the student body. Pursuant to SBCCD Board Policy 5400, Associated Students Organization, the Associated Students of Crafton Hills College shall be recog- nized as an official voice of the students in the formulation and application of college and district policy affecting academic, career and technical education, student services.

In the Classroom

A proper teaching and learning environment is imperative for getting a good education. Everyone at Crafton Hills College is responsible for helping to create this environment, including students. Simple rules of courtesy apply.

1. Respect for the Instructor. This includes arriving on time, not leaving early, bringing appropriate materials, not speaking with other students while the instructor or another student is talking, not bringing food or drink into the classroom, and not being loud, boisterous or argumentative.
2. Respect for Other Students. This includes not interfering with the rights of others to listen and participate, being respectful and not using inappropriate language or harassing others in any way.
3. Academic Honesty. Lack of honesty in the classroom is considered a very serious offense. Any form of cheating on tests or assignments, turning in work which is not one’s own (i.e. plagiarism), talking during tests, furnishing false information to college personnel, or knowingly misrepresenting oneself to the college are grounds for disciplinary action. The consequences of cheating are severe and may include receiving a grade of “F” for the class and/or possible expulsion from the college.
4. Instructor’s Rights. An instructor has the right to remove a student from class at any time he or she considers a student’s actions to be interfering with a proper collegiate environment. The instructor may also refer the incident to the Vice President of Student Services for disciplinary action as warranted.
5. Student’s Rights. All students have a right to due process. If a classroom conflict occurs, the student must first discuss the problem with the instructor. If there is no resolution of the conflict, the student should follow the procedures detailed in SBCCD Administrative Regulation 5530.

On the Campus

Creating a proper campus environment is also very important for academic and individual success. The SBCCD Board of Trustees has established District-wide standards of student conduct which will be enforced at all times. These rules of conduct are particularly important in large common areas such as the cafeteria, bookstore, vending areas, campus quads, and other regularly frequented areas.