POLICY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT EDUCATIONAND PREVENTIONIn accordance with California Education Code,Sec tion 67382, and District Rules and Regulations 2.29,the San Mateo County Community <strong>College</strong> District iscom mitted to providing information, services andresources to all students, faculty and staff on the preventionof sexual assault. In partnership with various communityagencies, individuals who are victims of sexualassault or have concerns related to sexual assault shallreceive support and assistance. Students, faculty andstaff who need information or assistance related to sexualassault prevention, sexual assault services, and proceduresrelated to the reporting and processing of sexualassault incidents on campus may contact the StudentHealth Center, the Public Safety Office, or call the PublicSafety Dispatch at (650) 738-4199. Information may alsobe obtained on the <strong>Skyline</strong> <strong>College</strong> Public Safety websiteat www.skylinecollege.edu.POLICY ON A DRUG-FREE CAMPUS<strong>Skyline</strong> <strong>College</strong>, in compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989,prohibits the use, possession, sale or distribution ofalcohol, narcotics, dangerous or illegal drugs or othercontrolled substances on <strong>College</strong> property or at any functionsponsored by the District or <strong>College</strong>s.Students found to be in violation of the drug-freecampus policy will be subject to disciplinary actions up toand including suspension and explusion.The above policy includes the use of medical mari -juana/cannabis.The <strong>College</strong> Health Center provides information pertainingto the health risks and effects associated withalcohol and narcotics or other dangerous or illegal drugs.Students may be referred to various outside agencies forenrollment in a drug recovery program.P O L I C I E SPOLICY AND PROCEDURES FORSEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINTSThe policy of San Mateo County Community <strong>College</strong>District is to provide an educational and employmentenvironment free from unwelcome sexual advances,requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physicalconduct or communications constituting sexual harassment.Employees, students, or other persons acting onbehalf of the District who engage in sexual harassment asdefined in this policy or by state or federal law shall besubject to discipline, up to and including discharge,expulsion, or termination of employment contract.Pursuant to Title V of the California Education Code,the designated Officer for handling and investigatingemployee and student complaints of sexual harassment isthe Vice-Chancellor of Human Resources and EmployeeRelations. Copies of the complaint procedures, includingprocedures for both informal and formal resolution, canbe obtained by contacting the Office of Human Resourcesat the District Office, (650) 358-6767, or Vice-President forStudent Services at <strong>Skyline</strong>, (650) 738-4333.Authority: Cal. Code Regs., tit. 5 59326; Ed.Code,§ 66282.5; 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.POLICY ON SMOKING<strong>Skyline</strong> <strong>College</strong> is committed to providing itsstudents, employees, guests, and children in theChild Development Center with a safe and healthyenvironment. Based on this commitment,the <strong>College</strong> implemented a new smoking policybeginning Fall Semester 2009. Smoking is now onlypermitted in designated areas in or near parkinglots around campus. Designated areas are clearlymarked and ashtrays are located nearby.The active participation and cooperation ofall students, faculty, staff and guests in promotinga healthy and safe environment at <strong>Skyline</strong> <strong>College</strong>is greatly appreciated. All college constituenciesand guests are expected to observe the smokingpolicy. Tobacco-free resources are available in theStudent Health Center, located inBuilding 2, Room 2209, (650) 738-4270, andon the <strong>Skyline</strong> <strong>College</strong> website.For additional information regarding thenew smoking policy and designated areas, pleasecontact the Vice President ofStudent Services at (650) 738-4333,or the Chief of Public Safety at (650) 738-4455.124 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u S P R I N G 2012
POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR UNLAWFULDISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTSThe policy of San Mateo County Community <strong>College</strong>District is to provide an educational and employmentenvironment in which no person shall be unlawfully deniedfull and equal access to, the benefits of, or be unlawfullysubjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic groupidentification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race,color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or physical or mentaldisability in any program or activity that is administeredby, funded directly by, or that receives any financial assistancefrom the State Chancellor or Board of Governors ofthe California Community <strong>College</strong>s.The policy of the District is also to provide an educationaland employment environment free from unwelcomesexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and otherverbal or physical conduct or communications constitutingsexual harassment.Employees, students, or other persons acting onbehalf of the District who engage in unlawful discriminationas defined in this policy or by state or federal law maybe subject to discipline, up to and including discharge,expulsion, or termination of contract.In so providing, San Mateo County Community<strong>College</strong> District hereby implements the provisions ofCalifornia Govern ment Code sections 11135 through11139.5, the Sex Equity in Education Act (Ed. Code,§ 66250 et seq.), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42U.S.C. § 2000d), Title IX of the Education Amendments of1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681), Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794), the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12100 et seq.) and theAge Discrimination Act (42 U.S.C. § 6101) 1 .The Officer designated by the District to receive andinvestigate staff and student complaints of unlawful discriminationis the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources andEmployee Relations, at (650) 358-6767.Authority: Cal. Code Regs., tit. 5, § 59300; Gov. Code,§§ 11135-11139.5; Ed. Code, § 66250 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. §2000d; 20 U.S.C. § 1681; 29 U.S.C. § 794; 42 U.S.C. §12100 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. § 6101.1If the federal statutes cited above would result in broader protectionof the civil rights of individuals then that broader protection or coverageshall be deemed incorporated by reference into, and shall prevailover conflicting provisions of Title 5, section 59300, as cited inthe Model Policy.POLÍTICA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN<strong>Skyline</strong> <strong>College</strong> no discrimina por razones de raza,color, nacionalidad, sexo, orientación sexual, edad,incapacidad física, religión, u otros factores en sus leyes,procedimientos o prácticas conforme a los reglamentosestablecidos por el Título VI del Acta de Derechos Civiliesde 1964, el Título IX de las Enmiendas Educacionales de1972 (45 CRF 86), el Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973,Sección 504.104.7 and 104.8 y B (PL93-112), el Acta deAmericanos Incapacitados de 1992, y el Acta de Dis crim -inación por Edad (42 U.S.C.-6101). La Política de NoDiscriminación, así como el procedimiento para presentarquejas se encuentra en el documento titulado “Políticasobre Discriminación y Acoso Sexual y Procedimientopara la Presentación de Quejas”. Toda pregunta relacion -ada con estas normas deberá dirigirse a Harry Joel, Vice-Canciller de Recursos Humanos, quien es el oficial nombradopor el Distrito para recibir e investigar las quejaspresentadas por parte de los alumnos de <strong>Skyline</strong> <strong>College</strong>.Su número de teléfono es: (650) 358-6767.P O L I C I E S2 012 S P R I N G w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u125