Student Rights & Grievances
Students have constitutionally protected rights of free expression, speech, assembly, and worship, and rights to due process and equal protection. The Student Conduct Office provides advice and assistance to students for answering questions and resolving concerns about their rights and informal and formal grievance procedures. If you have questions about your rights, you may contact Student Conduct Administrator, Associate Dean of Student Clarissa Lonn-Nichols at 209-667-3177 or clonn@csustan.edu.
Discrimination is an illegal or prohibited adverse employment or educational action or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services.
Harassment is verbal or physical conduct that unreasonably interferes with a person’s work or education or creates a hostile or offensive working or the educational environment when that conduct is based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or service in the uniformed services.
The Office of Equity Programs & Compliance supports the University’s commitment to a discrimination-free work and learning environment. If you believe you have experienced or witnessed an act of discrimination or harassment, please contact us to the conduct may be addressed appropriately.
Reports can be submitted anonymously online. Please know that if a report is anonymous, there may be limited action the University can take regarding the report.
Report Hate and Bias
As reflected in our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, the University will act to ensure that all members are visible, valued, and heard and strives to cultivate, advance, and maintain a diverse and inclusive campus.
If you believe you have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, bias, or intolerance, a report can be made to:
Office of Equity Programs & Compliance
Email: oeoi@csustan.edu
Get Support
As a public university, Stanislaus State is governed by the same laws as any government body. That means all members of our community enjoy free speech protections. This freedom is essential, but it also has the potential to offend and even hurt.
While the University cannot restrict these liberties, we offer many services to help students cope with the discomfort that the free and open exchange of ideas can bring. This section lists resources where you can go to find support.
Report Violations or Concerns
If you believe your rights have been violated or have witnessed an act of hate, bias, discrimination, or harassment, learn how and where to report it.
University Police Department
911 (emergency)
Non-emergency Phone: 209-667-3114
Office of Equity Programs & Compliance
Office of Student Conduct
Confidential Resources
Psychological Counseling Services
Counseling Services is a multi-culturally and educationally diverse group. Mental health providers offer confidential counseling and hold the same provider-client privilege as private health care providers.
Student Health Center
Medical professionals are available for mental health consultations and primary medical care services.
Additional Resources
Warrior Cross-Cultural Center
The Warrior Cross-Cultural Center is a student-centered safe space that collaborates with students, professionals, student organizations, and community partners. We provide interactive programs and services that foster community and student retention. As a community center, they strive to contribute to a campus community free from sexism, racism, homophobia, ageism, xenophobia, or any form of oppression—the Center values and uplifts the underrepresented, marginalized, and underserved communities.
Cultural and Affinity Groups Resources
Stanislaus State has several cultural and affinity groups that promote and validate the lived experiences of students, faculty, and staff. If you want more information about starting a cultural or affinity group, the Warrior Cross-Cultural Center can provide information via phone at 209-667-3511 or email at wccc@csustan.edu.
President’s Commission on Diversity and Inclusion
The CSU Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – January 2018
Protecting the Academic Freedom of California State University Faculty – CSU Academic Senate, 2014
American Association of University Professors – Academe Online
UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement FAQs
Updated: October 24, 2023