Equity and Diversity
Our Commitment to Equity and Diversity
At Cosumnes River College, we value equity and diversity. That's why we work toward just and fair inclusion into a society in which all people can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.
No person shall be unlawfully discriminated against, harassed, or excluded from any benefits, activities, or programs because they possess of any of the following characteristics (actual or perceived):
- Ethnic group identification
- Race or color
- Sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression
- Pregnancy or childbirth-related condition
- Sexual orientation or sexual identity
- Religion or religious creed
- Age (over forty)
- National origin or ancestry
- Physical or mental disability
- Medical condition
- Political affiliation or belief
- Military and veteran status
- Marital status
In addition, retaliation against a person who files a complaint, refers a matter for investigation, participates in an investigation, or serves as an advocate for a complainant or respondent is prohibited by district policy.
How to File a Complaint
To file a complaint, fill out a Discrimination Complaint Form and submit it to your equity officer. This form is not required and a complaint will not be rejected based on failure to use the form.
CRC Equity Officer
Oscar Mendoza Plascencia
(916) 691-7669
mendozo@crc.losrios.edu
Complaint Resolution
If it is determined that misconduct occurred, then Cosumnes River College will take immediate steps to halt misconduct and remedy any effects of that misconduct.
An equity officer will hold an informal conference if the complainant wants to try and resolve the complaint informally. The equity officer will provide information about applicable laws and rules. If an informal resolution is not reached or if the complainant disagrees with the recommendation made, then the complainant may engage in a formal resolution process.
Policies and Regulations for Students
- Intent and Accountability for Equal Opportunity – Policy 2113: Intent and Accountability for Equal Opportunity / Regulation 2113: Intent and Accountability for Equal Opportunity
- Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures – Policy 2423: Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures / Regulation 2423: Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures
- Sexual Harassment – Policy 2424: Sexual Harassment
- Due Process – Policy 2442: Due Process / Regulation 2442: Due Process
- Standards of Conduct – Policy 2441: Standards of Conduct / Regulation 2441: Standards of Conduct
- Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence and Stalking – Policy 2541: Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence and Stalking
Policies and Regulations for Faculty
- Intent and Accountability for Equal Opportunity – Policy 5111: Intent and Accountability for Equal Opportunity
- Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures – Policy 5172: Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures / Regulation 5172: Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures
- Sexual Harassment – Policy 5173: Sexual Harassment
Policies and Regulations for Classified Employees
- Intent and Accountability for Equal Opportunity – Policy 6111: Intent and Accountability for Equal Opportunity
- Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures – Policy 6163: Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures / Regulation 6163: Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures
- Sexual Harassment – Policy 6161: Sexual Harassment
- Just Causes for Discipline – Policy 6912: Just Causes for Discipline
- Counseling Memo/Letter of Reprimand – Policy 6913: Counseling Memo/Letter of Reprimand / Regulation 6913: Counseling Memo/Letter of Reprimand
- Severe Disciplinary Action – Policy 6914: Severe Disciplinary Action / Regulation 6914: Severe Disciplinary Action
- Appeal Process – Policy 6915: Appeal Process
Policies and Regulations for Management/Confidential Employees
- Intent and Accountability for Equal Opportunity – Policy 9111: Intent and Accountability for Equal Opportunity
- Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures – Policy 9152: Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures / Regulation 9152: Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures
- Sexual Harassment – Policy 9153: Sexual Harassment
- Discipline/Dismissal/Nonrenewal – Policy 9413: Discipline/Dismissal/Nonrenewal / Regulation 9413: Discipline/Dismissal/Nonrenewal