Seeking employee comment: Presidential policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence
April 7, 2015 •
The university invites comments on proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence.
Proposed policy revisions reflect requirements found in:
- The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), reauthorized by President Obama in 2013
- Final regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education, issued in October 2014 (to be effective July 2015)
Additionally, proposed revisions to the policy are:
- Address outstanding issues and questions dating from the original policy review process begun in fall 2013
- Assure that the policy is consistent with the efforts of President Napolitano’s Task Force on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence and Sexual Assault
- Improve clarity and readability, as requested during the previous 2013-14 review by faculty, students and staff
The proposed revised Presidential Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence is located at http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/tools-and-services/administrators/policies/proposed/shsv.pdf.
If you have any questions or if you wish to comment, please contact John Fox no later than May 1, 2015.
