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Nondiscrimination Statement
Website: ophd.ucmerced.edu
The University of California, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and University policy, cannot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy[1], gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), predisposing genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, age, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services[2].
The nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.
Inquiries regarding the University’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) at ophd@ucmerced.edu.
[1] Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
[2] Service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services.
Discrimination and Harassment
Website: ophd.ucmerced.edu
Policy: policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH
Policy: policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
The University of California (“University”) is committed to maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all people who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, exploitation, and intimidation.
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
The University will respond promptly and effectively to reports of sexual violence and sexual harassment in accordance with the Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy (“SVSH Policy”). This includes action to stop, prevent, correct, and, when necessary, discipline behavior that violates the SVSH Policy. The SVSH Policy addresses the University’s responsibilities and procedures related to sexual violence, sexual harassment, retaliation, and other prohibited behavior (“Prohibited Conduct”) to ensure an equitable and inclusive education and employment environment. The SVSH Policy defines Prohibited Conduct and explains the administrative procedures the University uses to resolve reports of Prohibited Conduct.
Inquiries regarding the SVSH Policy may be directed to the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) at ophd@ucmerced.edu.
Note on Federal Regulations: The Title IX regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education (“DOE”) that went into effect August 14, 2020, require the University to follow a specific grievance process (“DOE Grievance Process”) in response to conduct covered by the regulations (“DOE-Covered Conduct”). The SVSH Policy is more expansive than the regulations with the Prohibited Conduct (described in Section II) definitions and its coverage (described in Section III.B). In response to DOE-Covered Conduct, the University will apply the DOE Grievance Process only when required. It will follow its existing processes for all other reports. Appendix IV to the SVSH Policy describes how the University will determine whether it must apply the DOE Grievance Process.
Discrimination and Harassment Based on a Protected Category[3]
Harassment is unwelcome conduct based on an individual’s actual or perceived Protected Category. Discrimination is where an unfavorable action is taken because of an individual’s actual or perceived Protected Category. The Anti-Discrimination Policy addresses harassment and discrimination based on a Protected Category and applies to all University of California employees as well as undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and third parties.
The University will respond promptly and effectively to reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in accordance with the Anti-Discrimination Policy. This includes actions to stop, prevent, correct, and, when necessary, discipline behavior that violates the Anti-Discrimination Policy. The Policy addresses the University’s responsibilities and procedures related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation (“Prohibited Conduct”) to ensure an equitable and inclusive education and employment environment.
While the Policy recognizes and respects rights to freedom of speech and expression, these rights are not limitless and do not protect speech or expressive conduct that violates federal and state anti-discrimination laws. The Policy defines Prohibited Conduct and explains the administrative procedures the University uses to resolve reports of such conduct.
Inquiries regarding the Anti-Discrimination Policy may be directed to the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) at ophd@ucmerced.edu.
[3]Protected Category: An identity protected by federal or state law, including the following: race, religion, color, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (including having a history of a disability or being regarded as being disabled), medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), predisposing genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, age (at least 40 years of age in employment context), or veteran or military status.Protected Category: An identity protected by federal or state law, including the following: race, religion, color, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (including having a history of a disability or being regarded as being disabled), medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), predisposing genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, age (at least 40 years of age in employment context), or veteran or military status.
Clery Act and Crime Statistics
UC Merced’s annual security report offers information about our police department, campus crime statistics and a wealth of information about safety and security. It can be found at police.ucmerced.edu or learn more about UC Merced’s annual crime statistics at ope.ed.gov/campussafety.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
Website: ecar.ucmerced.edu/daapp
UC Merced is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and supportive learning and working environment for students and employees. The university takes seriously and understands its obligation to inform the campus community of available resources and support, as well as the educational, disciplinary, health, and legal consequences of abuse of alcohol and illegal drug use for the benefit of the UC Merced community, and in compliance with relevant federal and state law. UC Merced’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programs (DAAPP) are intended to support student and employee health, safety and security by increasing awareness, preventing abuse, and decreasing potential drug and alcohol related crime.
Policy on Prohibition of Abusive Conduct
Website: policies.ucmerced.edu
The University of California, Merced is dedicated to maintaining a respectful workplace environment that is free from violence, threats of violence, harassment, intimidation, bullying or any behavior that a “reasonable person” would find abusive. Accordingly, under this policy, employees are prohibited from engaging in violent, threatening, or other behavior that a “reasonable person” would find abusive.
Universal Requirements for Physical Mitigation and Reduction of the Transmission of COVID-19
This interim policy sets forth universal requirements applicable to all campus affiliates and non-affiliates for physical mitigation and reduction of the transmission of COVID-19 at UC Merced facilities, including, but not limited to the main and downtown campuses, Promenade, Fresno Center, Castle, and all field stations, reserves and other remote research locations. This policy applies to all staff, faculty, students, volunteers and non-affiliates entering or physically present on University property and facilities controlled by the Merced campus. Non-affiliates include, but are not limited to vendors, service providers, suppliers, and visitors and guests. More information can be found here: policies.ucmerced.edu/sites/policies.ucmerced.edu/files/documents/policies/interim_policy_on_physical_mitigation_and_reduction.pdf
Catalog Information
This catalog contains information about UC Merced. Because the UC Merced catalog must be prepared well in advance of the year it covers, changes in some programs and courses inevitably will occur. The selection of courses to be offered each semester is subject to change without notice, and some courses are not offered each year. The Schedule of Classes, available on the Web shortly before registration begins, provides more current information on courses, instructors, enrollment procedures and restrictions, class hours, room assignments, and final examination schedules. Students should consult the appropriate school or campus unit for even more up-to-date information. It is the responsibility of the student to become familiar with the announcements and regulations of the university that are printed in this catalog and other campus publications. The catalog is the document of record for degree requirements and is updated every year.
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