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Prohibited Conduct and Reporting Procedures

At Orange Coast College, we uphold a commitment to foster a safe, inclusive, and nondiscriminatory environment for our students, employees, and visitors. Under Title IX, the following conduct is prohibited:

  • Sex discrimination
  • Sex-based harassment
  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexual assault
  • Stalking
  • Relationship violence (dating violence and domestic violence)

Report an Incident

For incidents occurring after August 1, 2024, refer to:

For incidents occurring prior to August 1, 2024, refer to:

Note: Due to a federal injunction related to the 2024 Title IX Regulations, OCC and GWC will continue to enforce the 2020 Title IX rules under CCCD BP/AP 5910 Sexual Misconduct until further notice. 

Accountability for Offenders

Acts of sex discrimination and sex-based harassment, including relationship violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and stalking have serious consequences, including campus sanctions, criminal prosecution, and civil penalties.

Campus Sanctions:

Sanctions are consequences imposed on students or employees found responsible for violating District policies.
  • For Students: Sanctions are outlined in BP/AP 5500 Student Code of Conduct and may include:
    • Disciplinary probation.
    • Suspension or expulsion.
    • Educational assignments or corrective measures.
  • For Employees: Sanctions follow BP/AP 3435 Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment and collective bargaining agreements and may include:
    • Formal reprimands.
    • Mandatory training.
    • Termination or other disciplinary actions.

Legal Consequences:

Offenders may face criminal prosecution, fines and other court-ordered damages, imprisonment, and civil lawsuits financial compensation related to medical expenses, therapy and counseling costs. lost wages and emotional distress.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Coast Community College District is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment, and access to institutional program and activities.

The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Visit Coast Community College District for more information regarding its Notice of Nondiscrimination.