Harassment and Discrimination

Our Commitment

Report an Incident

Foothill 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.

Online Form — Report Sexual Assualt & Discrimination

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.

Federal Law: Title IX and Title 5

Title IX and Title 5 are civil rights laws that prohibit sex discrimination against students, employees and others at public schools, colleges and universities that receive federal funding. The laws require institutions to protect all people from sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, violence and retaliation, including conduct outside of the United States or outside of a college’s education program or activity.

Sex-based discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, program equity, athletics, access to course offerings, hiring and more.
Sexual harassment and violence includes "quid pro quo" arrangements, hostile environment harassment, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.
Retaliation includes intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination against any person by the recipient, a student, an employee or other person "for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege under Title IX."

California Law: Gender Equity/Title IX

In addition to the Federal Law, the state of California’s Gender Equity/Title IX policy states that "all persons, regardless of their gender, should enjoy freedom from discrimination of any kind in the educational institution of the state. The laws found in the California Education Code 221.5-231.5 are collectively known as the Sex Equity in Education Act. These laws expand upon gender equity and Title IX laws which provide guidance to California’s education system. Each local educational agency will be responsible for following the laws in addition to Title IX requirements."

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.

Start Your Training Now

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

Thank you to Indiana University for their permission to use their website as a guide in creating our Title IX web information.

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