Academic Catalogs

Sexual Misconduct

Orange Coast College is committed to creating a safe and inclusive campus environment. Students, employees, and visitors are entitled to an educational, working, and living environment free from sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.

If you experience sex discrimination, you are not alone, and support is available. Orange Coast Colelge encourages individuals to seek assistance and learn about their rights, options, and available resources. 

Coast Community College District Board Policy BP 5910 Sexual Misconduct and Administrative Procedure AP 5910 Sexual Misconduct outline the process for addressing alleged violations of prohibited conduct. Orange Coast College will provide a prompt and equitable response, including:

  • Inform impacted parties of the availability of supportive measures;
  • Consider impacted parties' wishes with respect to supportive measures;
  • Explain the process for filing a formal complaint; and
  • Take reasonable steps to end the discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects.

Supportive measures are individualized services designed to help restore or preserve an impacted party's access to Orange Coast College’s programs and activities. Supportive measures may be available with or without filing a formal complaint. Examples may include academic assistance, contact limitations, employment assistance, referral to counseling or other healthcare services, and safety planning, including on-campus Public Safety escorts. 

If you have questions, would like to discuss your concern with an administrator, or need assistance understaning your options, please contact: 

  • Shannon Quihuiz, Ph.D. – Dean, Student Relations & Title IX; (714) 432-5930; squihuiz@occ.cccd.edu
  • Confidential Resource: Larry Valentine – Director, Mental Health Services; (714) 432-6858; lvalentine6@occ.cccd.edu

For more information about supportive measures, reporting options, District policies, and bystander intervention, please visit the Title IX website.