Nondiscrimination Policy

Santa Clara University’s vision is to educate citizens and leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion and cultivate knowledge and faith to build a more humane, just, and sustainable world. Central to the University’s Jesuit values and identity is its commitment to creating an inclusive community that is enriched by people of different backgrounds, respectful of the dignity of all its members, enlivened by mutual respect, open communication, care, and justice.

In furtherance of its core values, the University believes that all members of the University community, including students, faculty, staff, guests, and visitors, should pursue their work, education, and engagement in University programs and activities in a safe environment, free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Cura personalis calls and inspires us to care for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, in the fullness of one’s dignity, towards belonging and flourishing.

To that end, the University prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, registered domestic partner status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), medical conditions (including cancer related or genetic characteristics), pregnancy or related conditions (including childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, or related medical conditions), recovery from pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state, or local laws and their implementing regulations, in any of the University’s educational and other programs and activities, its admissions, and its employment practices.

The Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX coordinates and oversees the prompt response, impartial and thorough investigation, and equitable and timely resolution to all instances of discrimination and harassment, sexual harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct involving students, faculty, and staff. The Director also tracks incidents and trends involving sexual misconduct and serves as the principal contact for government and external inquiries regarding civil rights compliance and Title IX.

Inquiries about this policy or to report an incident of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual misconduct should contact:

Brandi Williams Director (Interim)
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
Santa Clara University Loyola Hall (North), Suite 140
425 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Phone: (408) 551-3043
Email: titleixadmin@scu.edu
Website: www.scu.edu/title-ix