Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy
August 1, 2024 Title IX Updates:
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released its Title IX Final Rule amending the existing regulations and is effective August 1, 2024. California Institute of the Arts “CalArts”, has updated campus policies to comply with the 2024 Title IX Final Rule addressing Sex-Based Harassment.
The CalArts Sex-Based Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Interim Policy, "CalArts Interim Policy", is effective August 1, 2024 and is in compliance with requirements under Title IX, CA state law and additional federal laws and regulations addressing sex and gender-based discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
The CalArts interim policy addresses allegations of sex-baased harassment and sexual misconduct alleged to have occurred on or after August 1, 2024.
Any allegations of sexual harassment occurring between August 20, 2020 and July 31, 2024 will be processed through the CalArts Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy.
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California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is committed to maintaining a living, learning, and working environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and conduct that can be considered harassing, coercive, or disruptive – including prohibited discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. The purpose of this policy is to:
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familiarize all CalArts community members with the definition of prohibited discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct and the various forms it can take;
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make explicit that prohibited discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated;
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identify the Institute's Title IX response team and outline how CalArts will respond to allegations of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct;
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inform complainants of the resources, remedies, and possible courses of action available to them when they report prohibited discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct; and
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clarify the rights and responsibilities of those accused of committing such acts.
These policies apply to all CalArts students, staff, administrators, faculty (including special and adjunct faculty), program participants, and visitors with respect to CalArts activities and programs occurring both on and off campus. Persons who are not CalArts employees, but perform work at CalArts for its benefit (such as trustees, visiting artists, volunteers, contractors, vendors, and temporary workers) or are applicants for admission or employment at CalArts, are also protected and required to abide by this policy. By extension, this policy also applies to all of CalArts affiliated off-campus sites, including, but not limited to, Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT), Community Arts Partnership (CAP), and off-campus study sites. CalArts also has jurisdiction over alleged harassment and misconduct occurring anywhere (e.g., on or off campus) and at any time (e.g., while classes are in or out of session, during breaks, between semesters) if the complainant(s) and respondent(s) are CalArts students and if the alleged misconduct is likely to have a substantial effect on campus or academic life and activities, or if the incident poses a threat of danger to any member of the CalArts community.
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Current CalArts Policies That Address Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment:
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Alleged Sex-Based Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct that occurred on or after August 1, 2024 will be addressed by the CalArts Sex-Based Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Interim Policy.
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The CalArts Sex-Based Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Interim Policy. complies with the requirements under California Education Code SB 493
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Alleged Sex Discrimation, Sexual Harassment or Sexual Misconduct that occurred between August 14, 2020 and July 31, 2024 will be addressed with the CalArts Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy 22-23.
These policies are currently in effect as written, and will be reviewed and revised, as needed, and on an annual basis. ____________________________________________________________________________
Archived Policies
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CalArts CA Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and CA Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Resolution Process and Proceedures
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Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy.
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What to do if you experience Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct?
CalArts community members have access to a variety of resources provided by the Institute. All of the staff members listed below are trained to support individuals affected by alleged sexual harassment or sexual misconduct and to coordinate with the Title IX Coordinator consistent with the CalArts’ commitment to a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment. While not bound by confidentiality, these resources will maintain the privacy of an individual’s information within the limited circle of those involved in the Title IX resolution process. Campus Resources and Support can be found here.
Title IX Response Team
The Title IX Coordinator is available to receive reports of sex-based harassment and discrimination at CalArts (including gender-based discrimination and harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating and domestic violence, and stalking), as well as to discuss questions or concerns relating to the investigation of complaints received, reporting and complaint procedures, and education and training opportunities across campus.
For Assistance 24 hours a day/7 days a week: