FA.31.004 - Policy on Campus Violence
Purpose
California State University Channel Islands is committed to creating and maintaining
a working, learning and social environment for all individuals that is free from violence.
Civility, understanding, and mutual respect toward all persons are intrinsic to the
existence of a safe and healthy workplace. Threats of violence or acts of violence
not only impact the individuals concerned, but also the mission of California State
University Channel Islands to foster higher education through open dialogue and the
free exchange of ideas.
Background
Applicable State of California Laws included in California Penal Code; Workplace Violence
Act; Title V, Sections 41301-41304 and Executive Order 628 as they relate to students.
Accountability
Established personnel and public safety procedures will serve as the mechanism for
resolving situations of violence or threats of violence. For students, this policy
is administered through the Judicial Affairs Officer.
Applicability
All individuals on the campus of California State University Channel Islands including
vendors or guests.
Policy
CSU Channel Islands prohibits violent acts or threats of violence, and any individual
who commits a violent act or threatens to commit a violent act is subject to disciplinary
action and/or civil or criminal prosecution as appropriate. Each allegation of violence
or threat of violence will be taken seriously. Individuals are encouraged to report
acts of violence, threats of violence, or any other behavior that by intent, act or
outcome harms another person or property, to their supervisor, Human Resources Programs
and for students to any Student Affairs administrator.
CSU Channel Islands has zero tolerance for violence against any members of the University
community. To fulfill this policy, the University will work to prevent violence from
occurring and will ensure that federal and state laws, as well as University regulations
prohibiting violence, are fully enforced. In determining whether conduct constitutes
a credible threat or act of violence, the circumstances surrounding the conduct will
be considered.
For the purpose of this policy, violence and threats of violence include, but are
not limited to:
- Any act that is physically assaultive; or
- Any threat, behavior or action which is interpreted by a reasonable person to carry
potential:
- To harm or endanger the safety of others;
- To result in an act of aggression; or
- To destroy or damage property.