The Title IX and Equity Office understand that as a Respondent – or someone who has been accused of protected status discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, or related retaliation – you may have questions about the our office, your rights, supportive measures, and available options.

Protected characteristics, as listed in the SFBU Nondiscrimination Policy, and identified under California and United States law, are:

Protected Characteristics include Race, Color, Ethnicity, Religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), Creed, Sex (including Sexual Orientation, Gender, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression), Age (40 years and over in the employment context), Marital Status, National Origin, Citizenship Status, Employment Status, Income Status, Shared Ancestry and Ethnic Characteristics, Partnership Status, Medical Condition (including cancer and Genetic Characteristics), Pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), Disability, Political Belief Or Affiliation, Domestic Violence Victim status, Military Or Veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under Federal and State law.

We have prepared a guide that answers these questions and more. Please see the Respondent Rights and Options guide [pdf].

Respondents may access supportive measures. For more information about supportive measures, please visit Our Services page.

We are available to meet with you if you have specific questions or would like to discuss the information contained in the guide. Our door is always open, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

You can drop by our office during regular business hours (M-F, 8AM-5PM), or contact us by email or phone.

Phone (Call/Text): (510) 803-7328 Ext. 227
Email: t9-equity@sfbu.edu
Visit the Office: Student Success Hub (SSH), Room 10

Respondent Advisors

If you have been accused of discrimination or harassment based on sex or gender, sexual harassment or assault, dating or domestic violence, stalking, or related retaliation, you may contact:

Respondent Consultants provide guidance and information about procedures for Respondents involved in a process overseen by the Title IX and Equity Office. They are not confidential and, as employees, still have a mandatory duty to report any information or reports of misconduct disclosed by the Respondent. You can meet with the consultant to review all of your rights and options available on and off campus.

Campus Resource Offices for Respondent

The Health and Wellness is home to your health, counseling, and well-being needs at SFBU. To make an appointment, call 510-803-7328 Ext. 207 or email: wellness@sfbu.edu

Counseling Services

Licensed therapists provide individual and group counseling to support mental health, manage stress and address personal challenges.

Health and Wellness - Crisis Intervention

Immediate support and resources are available for students experiencing emergencies or crises.

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