Commitment to Change
Cozen O'Connor Report
To enhance our campus systems of care and compliance, Stanislaus State has actively engaged in the California State University’s system-wide efforts to strengthen Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR) programs. In 2022 and 2023, the CSU retained Cozen O’Connor to conduct a comprehensive assessment across all 23 campuses and the Chancellor’s Office. The resulting report outlined key observations and recommendations for improving our policies, procedures, infrastructure, and campus climate. Stanislaus State remains firmly committed to advancing these recommendations and fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty.
Title IX Implementation
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Julie Keo – Interim Senior Director of Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator
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Lupita Hernandez – Interim Assistant Director, Deputy Title IX/DHR Coordinator
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Michelle Kincanon - Interim Associate Vice President, Human Resources
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Heather Dunn Carlton - Associate Vice President/Dean of Students
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Clarissa Lonn - Associate Dean of Students
- July 2023: Interim Chancellor Koester's Statement on the CSU Commitment to Improve Title IX Processes, Strengthen Culture of Care
- June 2023: Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Update on Cozen O’Connor Written Report
- May 2023: Statement on Cozen O'Connor Board of Trustees Presentation
- April 2023: Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Letter on Conclusion of Cozen O'Connor Assessment
- December 2022: Chancellor Koester's Letter to the CSU Community on Opportunities to Provide Feedback
- December 2022: Acting Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Letter on Opportunities to Provide Feedback
- June 2022: Interim Chancellor Koester's Statement on Title IX
Updated: May 26, 2026