Office of Equity & Compliance (Title IX)
Members of the California State University, Northridge community have a right to work, live and learn in an environment free from discrimination based on a protected status. The Office of Equity & Compliance (formally known as Equity & Diversity) review cases involving Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation and Title IX based on a protected status such as: Age, Disability, Gender, Marital Status, Nationality, Religion, Race/Ethnicity, Sexual Orientation, and Veteran/Military Status. You do not have to file a formal complaint to get accommodation or assistance with a case.
You can also file a discrimination & harassment complaint online by visiting the Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation website for more information on how to report a bias.
Not sure if an incident falls under our office?
Contact us to schedule a meeting with an Investigator to share your concerns and we can discuss your rights and options.
- Phone: (818) 677-2077
- Email: equityanddiversity@csun.edu
- Website: https://www.csun.edu/office-equity-and-compliance
How to report discrimination, harassment, and retaliation:
- Contact the Office of Equity and Compliance
- Phone: (818) 677-2077
- Email: equityanddiversity.department@csun.edu
- In Office: University Hall, Room 285 Second floor (8am-5pm)
You can also contact:
- Department of Police Services:
- Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm (818) 677-2201
- Emergency Hours: (818) 677-2111
- Campus Care Advocates
- Phone: (818) 677-7492
- Email: careadvocates@csun.edu
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
- Phone: (800) 421-3481
- Email: ocr@ed.gov
- You will have an initial intake interview.
- If a CSU policy has been violated, a formal investigation will open.
- OEC will then conduct an intake interview with the respondent.
- A final report is sent to all parties involved with violation verdict.
- If there is a violation, sanctions are determined with relevant campus partners.
Download: Discrimination and Complaint Process