De Anza College shall take all steps necessary to provide a positive educational and employment environment that encourages equal educational opportunities.
The college will actively seek to educate staff and students on the deleterious effects of expressions of hatred or contempt based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or psychological disability; and will promote equality and mutual respect and understanding among all groups and individuals.
De Anza College will not tolerate behavior that infringes on the safety of any student. A student shall not intimidate, harass another student through words or actions. Such behavior includes direct physical contact, such as hitting or shoving; verbal assaults, such as teasing or name-calling; social isolation or manipulation; and cyber-bullying by any means including email, text and social networks or media.
Policy Documents
The information above is intended to provide a useful summary. Final authority is determined by the Board of Trustees and district policy documents, including- Board Policy 3410: Nondiscrimination
- Administrative Procedure 3410: Nondiscrimination
- Administrative Procedure 3435: Discrimination and Harassment Complaints and Investigations
- Board Policy 5500: Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Administrative Procedure 5500: Standards of Student Conduct
- Administrative Procedure 5520: Student Discipline Procedures