Prohibited Conduct and Reporting Procedures
Orange Coast College’s Title IX Office is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and nondiscriminatory educational, working, and living environment. In alignment with federal Title IX regulations, California law, and District policy, the following are considered Prohibited Conduct:
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Assault
- Dating Violence and Domestic Violence
- Stalking
- Sexual Violence
- Retaliation
The definitions of these terms differ slightly under Title IX and California law. The definitions provided on this site are intended as a general overview and do not replace or replicate the full policy language.
AP 5910 Sexual Misconduct: Students
Coast Community College District Administrative Procedure 5910 Sexual Misconduct: Students addresses reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation when the Complainant or Respondent is a student or student applicant, consistent with federal and state law.
Because federal Title IX requirements and California law intersect and differ, AP 5910 includes provisions addressing both:
- Title IX (Subsection A): Applies to prohibited conduct that falls within the scope of federal Title IX and occurs within the District’s program or activity.
- Title 5 / California Law (Subsection B): Covers the same general types of prohibited conduct, with specific differences for sexual harassment and sexual violence. California law may also apply to conduct outside a District program or activity, whether on or off campus, when the conduct may contribute to a hostile educational environment or otherwise interfere with a student’s access to education.
Access full definitions in CCCD's policies
Individuals with questions about how the policy applies may contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Accountability for Offenders
Acts of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation 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.