Academic Freedom
Be it resolved that the Academic Senate of CI affirms its commitment to upholding and preserving the principles of academic freedom: the right of faculty to teach, conduct research or other scholarship, and publish free of external constraints other than those normally denoted by the scholarly standards of a discipline, and
Be it further resolved that the Academic Senate of CI fully endorses the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure of the AAUP www.aaup.org, and
Be it further resolved that this campus is dedicated to fostering the free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and to ensure that guests on campus have full opportunity to the exercise of these rights; and
Be it further resolved that the Academic Senate of CI calls on the university community to maintain our campus as an open forum for free expression of ideas and diverse views in the framework of scholarly inquiry and professional ethics; and
Be it further resolved that the Academic Senate of CI affirms its intent to help ensure that all relevant policies developed on this campus protect freedom of inquiry, research, expression, and teaching both inside the classroom and beyond, and
Be it finally resolved that the Academic Senate of CI opposes any system or campus policy that would restrict academic freedom in the name of “security” or a “balanced approach” to controversial issues.
(SR03-05)
The office of Institutional Research may furnish, upon request, information about the employment of students who graduate from programs or courses of study preparing students for a particular career field. Any such data provided must be in a form that does not allow for the identification of any individual student. This information includes data concerning the average starting salary and the percentage of previously enrolled students who obtained employment. The information may include data collected from either graduates of the campus or graduates of all campuses in the California State University system.
Accountability
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Applicability
All applicants, matriculated students, faculty and staff at CI.
Definition(s)
Mail — shall be defined as letters and parcels conveyed by the United States Postal Service.
**Other reputable carriers such as Federal Express and UPS may be utilized if deemed necessary.
Email — shall be defined as the system whereby letters, messages and other data are transmitted from one computing or electronic communication device to another through an electronic communication network.
Global Student Emails — shall be defined as communication sent to all students through “Dolphin Email.”
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- Electronic Communication
- All applicants are required to include an email address on their CSU online application for admission. The Admissions and Recruitment office shall utilize stated email address to disseminate communication related to enrollment. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that communication is received and read.
- Communication regarding admission status will be sent to applicants through stated email address as well as their respective Dolphin VIP page.
- All students shall receive an email account from the University. Official student email addresses end in @myci.csuci.edu.
- Administration shall utilize the “Dolphin Email” system as the official means of communication to CI students. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that communication is received and read.
- Students may redirect their University email address to another account. However, the University will not be responsible for the handling of email by outside vendors or departmental servers. Instructions for redirecting shall be available on the CI “Dolphin Email” web site.
- Faculty shall determine how electronic forms of communication (e.g. email) will be used in their respective classes and will specify requirements to their students.
- All electronic communication shall meet federal and state accessibility requirements.
- All email sent to students shall include the name, title, email address and telephone number of the person or office sending the email so that the student may verify the integrity of the email.
- It is a violation of University policy to use University mail or a University email address to impersonate a University office, administrator, faculty, staff member, or student.
- Students who are suspended or expelled may have their “Dolphin Email” account closed. The account shall only be re-opened with approval from the Dean of Students or designee.
- Complaints involving harassing email shall be investigated by the Dean of Students or designee.
- Students who voluntarily withdraw from the University and have not completed their program degree or have not enrolled for more than one academic year, will have their email account closed at that time.
- Only designated University offices are eligible to send global student emails.
- Student email addresses shall not be provided for commercial purposes, personal gain or spamming.
- Applicants to the University should inform the Admissions and Recruitment office if there is a change in email address by submitting a letter with their name, date of birth, contact number requesting the University to utilize an alternate email address for communication.
- Mail
- Students shall provide the University with a current mailing address.
- Students shall maintain their mailing address by updating it in myCI.
(SA.07.008)
The complete policy text can be found on the CI website at http://policy.csuci.edu/SA/01/SA.01.001.htm.
(SA.01.001)
The complete policy text can be found on the CI website at http://senate.csuci.edu/policies/2010-2011/sp10-13-posthumous-degrees.pdf.
(SP10-13)
Disposition of Fees: Campus Emergency; Interim Suspension
Title 5, California Code of Regulations, § 41302
During periods of campus emergency, as determined by the President of the individual campus, the President may, after consultation with the Chancellor, place into immediate effect any emergency regulations, procedures, and other measures deemed necessary or appropriate to meet the emergency, safeguard persons and property, and maintain educational activities.
The President of the campus may place on probation, suspend, or expel a student for one or more of the causes enumerated in Section 41301. No fees or tuition paid by or for such student for the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is suspended or expelled shall be refunded. If the student is readmitted before the close of the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is suspended, no additional tuition or fees shall be required of the student on account of the suspension.
The President may immediately impose an interim suspension in all cases in which there is reasonable cause to believe that such an immediate suspension is required in order to protect lives or property and to insure the maintenance of order. A student so placed on interim suspension shall be given prompt notice of charges and the opportunity for a hearing within 10 days of the imposition of interim suspension. During the period of interim suspension, the student shall not, without prior written permission of the President or designated representative, enter any campus of the California State University other than to attend the hearing. Violation of any condition of interim suspension shall be grounds for expulsion.
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193), also known as the Welfare Reform Act, includes provisions to eliminate eligibility for federal and state public benefits for certain categories of lawful immigrants as well as benefits for all illegal immigrants.
Students who will require a professional or commercial license provided by a local, state, or federal government agency in order to engage in an occupation for which the CSU may be training them must meet the immigration requirements of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act to achieve licensure. Information concerning the regulation these requirements are available from Human Resources, (805) 437-8490.
Intellectual Property
The complete policy text can be found on the CI website at http://policy.csuci.edu/AA/01/AA.01.002.htm.
(SP08-04) (AA.01.002)
Nondiscrimination Policy
Race, Color, Ethnicity, National Origin, Age, Religion and Veteran Status
The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion or veteran status in its programs and activities, including admission and access. Federal and state laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the California Equity in Higher Education Act, prohibit such discrimination. Anna Pavin, AVP for Human Resources, has been designated to coordinate the efforts of California State University Channel Islands to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on these bases. Inquiries concerning compliance may be presented to this person at Solano Hall Human Resources Programs or (805) 437-8490.
Disability
The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs and activities, including admission and access. Federal and state laws, including sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, prohibit such discrimination. Anna Pavin, AVP for Human Resources, has been designated to coordinate the efforts of California State University Channel Islands to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. Inquiries concerning compliance may be presented to this person at Solano Hall Human Resources Programs or (805) 437-8490.
Sex/Gender/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities, including admission and access. Federal and state laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, prohibit such discrimination. Anna Pavin, AVP for Human Resources, has been designated to coordinate the efforts of California State University Channel Islands to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on these bases. Inquiries concerning compliance may be presented to this person at Solano Hall Human Resources Programs or (805) 437-8490. The California State University is committed to providing equal opportunities to male and female CSU students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects all people regardless of their gender or gender identity from sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and violence:
- Sexual discrimination means an adverse act of sexual discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) that is perpetrated against an individual on a basis prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX); California Education Code §66250 et seq., and/or California Government Code §11135.
- Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that includes, but is not limited to, sexual violence, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, indecent exposure and other verbal, nonverbal or physical unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, where such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that its effect, whether or not intended, could be considered by a reasonable person in the shoes of the individual, and is in fact considered by the individual, as limiting the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or opportunities offered by the university. Sexual harassment also includes gender-based harassment, which may include acts of verbal, non-verbal or physical aggression, intimidation or hostility based on sex or sex-stereotyping, even if those acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature.
- Sexual violence means physical sexual acts (such as unwelcome sexual touching, sexual assault, sexual battery and rape) perpetrated against an individual without consent or against an individual who is incapable of giving consent due to that individual’s use of drugs or alcohol, or disability.
- See further information in California State University Channel Islands’ sexual violence prevention and education statement, which includes facts and myths about sexual violence at www.csuci.edu/studentlife/judicial-affairs/documents/facts-and-myths.pdf.
Who to Contact If You Have Complaints, Questions or Concerns
Title IX requires the university to designate a Title IX Coordinator to monitor and oversee overall Title IX compliance. Your campus Title IX Coordinator is available to explain and discuss your right to file a criminal complaint (sexual assault and violence); the university’s complaint process, including the investigation process; how confidentiality is handled; available resources, both on and off campus; and other related matters. If you are in the midst of an emergency, please call the police immediately by dialing 9-1-1.
Campus Title IX Coordinator:
- Anna Pavin
- Solano Hall Rm 1151, Anna.Pavin@csuci.edu
- (805) 437-8425
- Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
University Police
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights:
Title IX requires the university to adopt and publish complaint procedures that provide for prompt and equitable resolution of sex discrimination complaints, including sexual harassment and violence. CSU Executive Order 1074 (www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1074.pdf) is the systemwide procedure for all complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation made by students against the CSU, a CSU employee, other CSU students or a third party.
Except in the case of a privilege recognized under California law (examples of which include Evidence Code §§1014 (psychotherapist-patient); 1035.8 (sexual assault counselor-victim); and 1037.5 (domestic violence counselor-victim), any member of the University community who knows of or has reason to know of sexual discrimination allegations shall promptly inform the campus Title IX Coordinator.
Regardless of whether an alleged victim of sexual discrimination ultimately files a complaint, if the campus knows or has reason to know about possible sexual discrimination, harassment or violence, it must review the matter to determine if an investigation is warranted. The campus must then take appropriate steps to eliminate any sex discrimination/harassment, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects.
Safety of the Campus Community Is Primary
The university’s primary concern is the safety of its campus community members. The use of alcohol or drugs never makes the victim at fault for sexual discrimination, harassment or violence; therefore, victims should not be deterred from reporting incidents of sexual violence out of a concern that they might be disciplined for related violations of drug, alcohol or other university policies. Except in extreme circumstances, victims of sexual violence shall not be subject to discipline for related violations of the Student Conduct Code.
Information Regarding Campus, Criminal and Civil Consequences of Committing Acts of Sexual Violence
Individuals alleged to have committed sexual assault may face criminal prosecution by law enforcement and may incur penalties as a result of civil litigation. In addition, employees and students may face discipline at the university. Employees may face sanctions up to and including dismissal from employment, pursuant to established CSU policies and provisions of applicable collective bargaining unit agreements.
Students charged with sexual discrimination, harassment or violence will be subject to discipline, pursuant to the California State University Student Conduct Procedures (see Executive Order 1073 at www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1073.pdf) and will be subject to appropriate sanctions. In addition, during any investigation, the university may implement interim measures in order to maintain a safe and non-discriminatory educational environment. Such measures may include immediate interim suspension from the university, required move from university-owned or affiliated housing, adjustment to course schedule, or prohibition from contact with parties involved in the alleged incident.
Additional Resources
Office for Civil Rights
50 Beale Street, Suite 7200
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 486-5555
TDD (877) 521-2172
- U.S. Department of Education, national office:
Office for Civil Rights
(800) 872-5327
- Know Your Rights about Title IX
www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/title-ix-rights-201104.html
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (http://calcasa.org/)
1215 K. Street, Suite 1850
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 446-2520
Student Clubs and Organizations, Eligibility Requirements for Membership
Accountability
The AVP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, the Student Organization Officer Appeals Committee and the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Applicability
All currently enrolled students at CSU Channel Islands
Definition(s)
Registered — an approved status for student organizations.
Student Organization — a registered group of students organized with a similar interest or acting towards a particular cause.
GPA — Grade Point Average
Student Organization Officer — (referenced as Major Student Government and Minor Student Representative Officers within the CSU memorandum “Minimum Academic Qualifications for Student Office Holders”) CSU Channel Islands defines a Student Organization/Representative Officer as any student who is elected or appointed into a position as delineated by the student organization’s constitution to be an officer.
Student Organization Member — a student in a general membership role without a specific title or job function.
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Eligibility Requirements will be reviewed each semester by University personnel.
Minimum eligibility requirements to be a member of a club or organization at CI:
- Must be enrolled as a student at CSU Channel Islands
- Must adhere to membership requirement established by each student organization that aligns with their purpose. These requirements shall be regulated by the organization.
- Must adhere to any restrictions placed on student involvement in student organizations as determined on a case-by-case basis by University Judicial Officers.
Minimum eligibility requirements to be an officer of a student organization at CSU Channel Islands:
- Must be enrolled in no less than six units at CSU Channel Islands (undergraduates)
- Must be enrolled in no less than three units at CSU Channel Islands (graduate and credential)
- Have a cumulative, CI and semester GPA of at least 2.5 (undergraduates)
- Have a cumulative, CI and semester GPA of at least 3.0 (graduate and credential)
- Be in good academic and behavioral standing (not on academic or disciplinary probation)
- Be free of any holds on University records.
An officer who is ineligible due to failing to meet the semester GPA requirement may submit an appeal to the Student Organization Officer Appeals Committee for a one-semester (one-time) probationary status to retain the position(s) held at the time the appeal is submitted. The request must explain the circumstances that led to an unsatisfactory semester GPA and provide an action plan for academic success. Appeal forms may be obtained from the Student Engagement and Applied Leadership Center. Students may submit an appeal as soon as semester grades are posted but no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each semester. The Student Organization Officer Appeals Committee will issue decisions by the second Thursday of each semester. Students may maintain their role as an officer until the appeals committee has issued a final decision. Appeals will not be considered for officers who fall below the CSU mandated requirements or officers of new organizations.
Failure to meet the above requirements will result in the member’s or officer’s removal from office or from the student organization’s roster, whichever is applicable. In the event that a student organization permits non-eligible members/officers to remain active in their role, the student organization could be placed on probation, suspended from active registration for a designated period of time or lose registered status.
First time in college and transfer students without a CI GPA cannot serve as officers, but may participate as general members their first semester. However, upon completion of their first semester they must follow the eligibility requirements outlined above.
Student organizations may impose more restrictive requirements in their constitution(s) or bylaws.
(SA.21.004)
Accountability
The Vice President for Student Affairs
Applicability
All enrolled students at California State University Channel Islands
Definition(s)
Pre-finals week — The last week of fall and spring classes (prefinals week begins the Sunday prior to finals week).
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No student club/organization may hold meetings or sponsor events during pre-finals or finals weeks.
Committees that require student attendance and participation are asked not to hold meetings during pre-finals and finals weeks in order to allow students to focus on their academic studies.
No co-curricular event or activity that requires students to plan, develop or attend may be held during pre-finals or finals weeks. This includes informal (e.g. team dinners, banquets, etc.) and formal (e.g. meetings) group gatherings.
Students may be invited to participate in events facilitated by professional staff designed to support the review and preparation for finals (e.g. de-stress related activities, study groups, etc.).
Events that do not support the review and preparation for finals should not be held during pre-finals and finals weeks.
Students may continue to perform responsibilities associated with their on-campus student assistant positions during pre-finals and finals weeks.
(SA.18.001) |
