
Harassment and Discrimination
Our Commitment
Report an IncidentFoothill College is committed to ending relationship or interpersonal violence and sexual misconduct on our campus and easing the burden placed on those who report these types of behaviors. Click below to submit an online reporting form or click here for other reporting options. |
Safety and Well-Being
The safety and well-being of the campus community is a priority for Foothill College. We are committed to creating and sustaining an educational and working environment free of:
- sex discrimination
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence
- domestic violence
- dating and acquaintance violence and stalking
What is Title IX and Title 5?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits sex (gender-based) discrimination and harassment in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial funding, including for employment, academic, educational, extracurricular and athletic activities.
Foothill College Policies
- See Harassment and Discrimination College Policies section of the Foothill's Student Handbook.
- See Board Policy 4640: Harassment and Discrimination.
- For more information about Title IX and Title 5 policies, see Harassment and Discrimination Policies and Procedures.
Mandatory Sexual Violence Prevention Training for All Students
At Foothill College, your safety and well-being are our top priorities. In compliance with Assembly Bill 2683, all students are required to complete an annual Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training. This training equips you with important tools, resources, and knowledge to help create a safe, inclusive, and respectful campus community.
What You Need to Know
- Who must complete it? Every enrolled student.
- When? Within six months of the start of the academic year.
- Why? To build a culture of awareness, support, and accountability.
- How? Complete the self-paced training at the link below.
Important: Read Before You Begin
While this training program is completed anonymously, you are still required to complete it, and you must fill out the "Verification of Completion" at the end of the program to receive credit.
NOTE: If you do not complete the verification form, your training will not be recorded, and you will not receive credit.
The training covers:
- How to file reports and access support services.
- Campus and community resources.
- Debunking common myths about sexual violence.
- How to support survivors and understand consequences for offenders.
- Data and equity issues around harassment and violence in education.
If you have any questions or need support completing the training, please reach out to our Title IX Coordinators listed below or visit the Mental Health & Wellness Center.
Thank you for being part of creating a compassionate and safe community at Foothill College.
Title IX Coordinators
Foothill College
Tony Brown, J.D.
Director, Human Resources, Equity and Compliance
browntony@fhda.edu
650.949.6284
Maritza Ortiz-Urrutia, J.D.
Interim Deputy Equity and Compliance Coordinator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
v_ortiz-urrutiamaritza@fhda.edu
Foothill College, Campus Center, *Office 2130
*Please enter through Mental Health & Wellness Center (2120)
650.559. 3631
De Anza College
Hailey Fagundes
Interim Deputy Equity and Compliance Coordinator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
v_fagundeshailey@fhda.edu
De Anza College, Registration and Student Services Building, General Counseling, Room
249
Learn more about Title IX
- Contact Information and resources
- Learn how to report and incident
- Understand Key terms
- What do do if you experience or witness sexual misconduct
- What to do if you are accused of sexual assault or harrassment
- What do I do if I feel I am being stalked?
- Prevention and Resources
- LGBTQIA+ Guide
- Sexual Violence district policies
- Employee Resources
- Title IX training Materials
- Campus Crime Statistics (Cleary Act)
Thank you to Indiana University for their permission to use their website as a guide in creating our Title IX web information.
Title IX/Title 5 Contacts at a Glance

Questions?
We're both here to talk at contact info below!
Tony Brown, J.D.
Director, Human Resources, Equity and Compliance
650.949.6284

Maritza Ortiz-Urrutia, J.D..
Deputy Equity and Compliance Coordinator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
650.559.3631
v_ortiz-urrutiamaritza@fhda.edua.edu
Campus Center, Room 2130
Helpful Resources Links
- Title IX Supportive Measures (Print-Friendly Reference)
- Sexual Violence Prevention Program eCHECKUP
- Bullying Awareness Guidebook
- Foothill Contacts/Map: Know Your Nine
- RAINN (Rape Abuse & Incest National Network)
- #LoveBetter at One Love
- Crime Statistics (Clery Act)
Take the Pledge
Learn more about what you can do to end sexual violence. Visit itsonus.org.