Policies and Procedures

CSU Executive Order 1097 is the systemwide procedure for all complaints of Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking made by students against the CSU, a CSU employee, other CSU students or a third party.

A summary of the complaint process (in cases alleging Sex Discrimination) is outlined below. Please reference the full EO 1097 policy for details.

• Filing a Complaint. The Student shall submit a written Complaint to the Title IX Coordinator. The date of receipt shall be deemed to be the Complaint filing date. The Title IX Coordinator shall offer reasonable accommodations to Students who are unable to submit a written complaint because of Disability.
• Timeline for filing a Complaint. To be timely, a Complaint must be filed within 60 Calendar Days after the most recent alleged act of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation occurred, or 30 Calendar Days after the end of the academic term (semester/quarter) in which the most recent alleged act of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation occurred (whichever comes later). 
• Complaint Requirements. The Student should complete the CSU Student Discrimination/Harassment/Retaliation Complaint Form
• Intake Interview. The Title IX Coordinator shall meet with the Student as soon as possible, but no later than 10 Working Days after the Complaint was received. The Student shall make him/herself available for this meeting. The meeting shall serve s the initial intake interview and will: (a) acquaint the Student with the investigation procedure and timelines; (b) inform the Student of his/her rights (including having an advisor throughout the process); (c) provide the opportunity for the Student to complete and sign a Complaint form, if not already done; and (d) discuss Interim Remedies, as appropriate.
• Confidentiality. Information regarding the Complaint shall be shared with other University employees and law enforcement exclusively on a "need to know" basis. 
• Investigation Procedure. The Student and the Accused shall have equal opportunities to present relevant witnesses and evidence in connection with the investigation. The investigation shall be completed no later than 60 Working Days after the intake interview, unless the timeline has been extended pursuant to Article VIII. E or F. Upon inquiry, the Complainant and Accused shall be advised of the status of the investigation.
• Investigative Report. Within the investigation period stated above, the Investigator shall prepare an investigative report. The report shall include a summary of the allegations, the investigative process, the Preponderance of the Evidence standard, the evidence considered and appropriate findings.
• Notice of Investigation Outcome. The Title IX Coordinator shall notify the Student in writing of the investigation outcome within 10 Working Days of completing the report. Where a Complaint is made against another Student, the Title IX Coordinator shall also notify the Campus student conduct administrator of the investigation outcome. If the outcome is that this Executive Order was not violated, the notice shall inform the Complainant of his/her right to file an appeal under Article VII.  A separate written notice shall be provided to the Accused indicating whether or not the allegations at Level I were substantiated. The Accused shall also be informed of the Complainant's right to file an appeal. 

Please reference the policy for information regarding the appeal process.

• Student Complaint Timeline

Equitable Rights

• When complainant and respondent receive the Notice of Investigation, they are informed of their right to have a representative of their choice when being interviewed by the investigator.
• The complainant and the respondent are informed of their rights to provide the investigator with information and documentation they feel are relevant to the claim at any time during the investigation.
• The complainant and the respondent have the right to identify witnesses to support their respective positions during the interview process of the investigation.
• The complainant is informed through the official notice of the Investigation Outcome of the right to appeal to the Chancellor's Office if not satisfied with the findings of the investigation.

CSU Executive Order 1096 is the systemwide procedure for all complaints of Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking made by employees, student employees, or a third party against the CSU, a CSU employee, CSU students or a third party.

A summary of the complaint process (in cases alleging Sex Discrimination) is outlined below. Please reference the full policy for details.

• Filing a Complaint. A written Complaint shall be submitted to the Title IX Coordinator. The date of receipt shall be deemed to be the Complaint filing date. The Title IX Coordinator shall offer reasonable accommodation to Complainants who are unable to submit a written complaint because of a Disability.
• Timeline for filing a Complaint. To be timely, a Complaint must be filed no later than 30 Working Days after the occurrence of the most recent alleged act of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation, unless extended pursuant to Article V.
• Complaint Requirements. The Complainant should complete the Complaint Form
• Intake interview. The Title IX Coordinator shall promptly meet with the Complainant after receiving the Complaint. The Complainant shall make him/herself available for this meeting.
• Confidentiality. Information regarding the Complaint shall be shared with other University employees and law enforcement exclusively on a “need to know” basis.
• Investigation Procedure. The Complainant and the Accused shall have equal opportunities to present relevant witnesses and evidence in connection with the investigation. The investigation shall be completed no later than 60 Working Days after receiving the Level I Complaint, unless the timeline has been extended pursuant to Article VIII. E or F.
• Investigative Report. Within the investigation period stated above, the Investigator shall prepare an investigative report.
• Notice of Investigation Outcome. The Title IX Coordinator shall notify the Complainant in writing of the investigation outcome within 10 Working Days of completing the report. If the outcome is that this Executive Order was not violated, the notice shall inform the Complainant of his/her right to file an appeal under Article VII. A separate written notice shall be provided to the Accused indicating whether the allegations at Level I were substantiated. If the investigation outcome is that this Executive Order was not violated, the Accused shall also be informed of the Complainant’s right to file an appeal.

Please read the full policy for information regarding the appeal process.

• Employee, Student Employee, and Third Party Complaint Timeline

Equitable Rights

• When complainant and respondent receive the Notice of Investigation, they are informed of their right to have a representative of their choice when being interviewed by the investigator.
• The complainant is informed through the official notice of the Investigation Outcome of the right to appeal to the Chancellor's Office if not satisfied with the findings of the investigation.
• The complainant and the respondent are informed of their rights to provide the investigator with information and documentation they feel are relevant to the claim at any time during the investigation.
• The complainant and the respondent have the right to identify witnesses to support their respective positions during the interview process of the investigation.

California State University, East Bay is committed to creating and maintaining an educational, working, and living environment free from all forms of harassment and sexual misconduct. The University’s policies prohibit such harassment and misconduct and apply to all members of the University community.   

The procedures are provided here for required notification and reporting to sponsoring federal agencies.  

Academic Accommodations

The University is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the victim. A student who has been a victim of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation including sexual misconduct may request an academic accommodation or change in residence after a report of sexual misconduct. Any individual who makes a request will receive an appropriate and reasonable accommodation. Possible requests include the ability to change academic schedules or work schedules, withdraw from or retake a class without penalty, access academic support such as tutoring services, and change residence hall assignments. Pursuant to Title IX, in most cases of sexual violence or sex discrimination, the University will endeavor, to the extent practicable, to change the schedule or accommodations of the accused student prior to changing the schedule or accommodations of the victim.

Interim Measures

In situations where it is necessary, the University will take immediate steps to protect victims pending the final outcome of an investigation. These steps include the accommodations listed above in addition to issuing no contact orders. Pending resolution of the complaint, the accused may be prohibited from contacting the victim and may be placed on suspension or denied access to campus. The University may also change the course schedule for the accused for disciplinary procedures related to acts of sexual misconduct.