Prohibition of Harassment

All forms of harassment are contrary to basic standards of conduct between individuals and are prohibited by state and federal law, as well as this policy, and will not be tolerated. The District is committed to providing an academic and work environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups. The District shall be free of sexual harassment and all forms of sexual intimidation and exploitation. It shall also 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 listed characteristics. The complete policy can be accessed under Board Policy 3430. 

Human Resources and Employee Relations serves as the single District office responsible for receiving all unlawful discrimination complaints.

Individuals who need information or want to report concerns about discrimination or sexual harassment may contact the District’s Diversity, EEO, and Title IX Officer by email at titleIX@collegeofthedesert.edu or by phone at 760.773.2529 or 760.874.8030.