UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to fostering freedom of expression and the free exchange of ideas, while also protecting safety, access, and a respectful environment for students, staff, faculty, other academic appointees, and volunteers.

UC ANR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, age, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, or any other protected category under state or federal law. As required by Title IX, UC ANR does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, admissions, employment, or other activities.

The resources below support UC ANR’s efforts to address climate, safety, free expression, nondiscrimination, complaint resolution, and workplace support needs.

Free Expression and Time, Place, and Manner Guidance

These policies identify the allowable parameters of free speech activities within ANR and the broader UC system.

• UC PACAOS - 40.00 Policy on Use of University Properties
• UC PACAOS - 30.30 Policy on Speech and Advocacy
• UC ANR Second Street Employee Handbook

Codes of Conduct and Ethical Standards

These resources identify expectations for acceptable behavior and ethical conduct.

• UC ANR Adult Volunteer Code of Conduct
• UC ANR Volunteer Barrier Offenses List
• UC Standards of Ethical Conduct
• UC Statement of Ethical Values
• UC ANR Principles of Community
• UC ANR Administrative Responsibilities Guide

Nondiscrimination Policies

These systemwide policies support compliance with nondiscrimination requirements, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

• UC PACAOS - 140.00 Guidelines Applying to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
• APM - 035 Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Complaint Resolution and Reporting

These resources outline processes for resolving complaints related to institutional policy, state law, or federal law.

• UC ANR Volunteer Conflict Resolution Manual
• UC ANR Procedures - Volunteer’s DOJ Report Indicates an Arrest or Conviction
• PPSM-70: Complaint Resolution
• Non-Senate Academic Appointees/Grievances
• Harassment & Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program

Complaint Portals

• Campus Climate reporting portal
• Whistleblower reporting portal
• Employee and Labor Relations
• Academic Human Resources
• Staff Human Resources

Consequences for Policy Violations

These resources describe possible consequences for faculty, other academic appointees, volunteers, or staff who violate relevant policies or laws.

• UC ANR Volunteer Conflict Resolution Manual
• UC Master Gardener Program Administrative Handbook for Program Staff
• UC ANR Adult Volunteer Code of Conduct
• Non-Senate Academic Appointees/Corrective Action and Dismissal
• University Policy on Faculty Conduct and the Administration of Discipline
• PPSM-64: Termination and Job Abandonment

Safety and Disruptive Activities

ANR may respond to activities that threaten the safety of faculty, academic appointees, volunteers, or staff, or that disrupt access to University buildings, programs, or activities.

• Behavioral Intervention Team

Healthy Discourse and Community Support

These resources support healthy discourse and help bring together community members with different viewpoints.

• Workplace Inclusion and Belonging
• Principles of Community

Education and Training Resources

These programs and resources support the balance between free speech activities, UC ANR’s mission, and community safety.

• Workplace Inclusion and Belonging Learning and Resources
• Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights
• Learning Management System

Mental Health and Trauma Support

• Academic and Staff Assistance Program
• Center for Advocacy, Resources & Education
  • Phone: (530) 752-3299
  • Email: ucdcare@ucdavis.edu
• Ombuds Office
• Harassment Discrimination and Prevention Program
  • General: (530) 747-3864
  • Anonymous: (530) 747-3865
• Title IX Office
  • Wendi Delmendo, Title IX Coordinator: wjdelmendo@ucdavis.edu, (530) 752-9466

Contact Us

Elizabeth Ann Moon
Title: Director, Workplace Inclusion & Belonging
Phone: (530) 883-1174
Email: emoon@ucanr.edu

Related Information

• UCOP Campus Climate
• UC ANR Policies, Compliance, and Programmatic Agreements
• Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• Anti-Discrimination Policy
• PACAOS - 100.00 Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline
• Faculty Code of Conduct
• Systemwide Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
• Workplace Violence Prevention
• Research Integrity and Misconduct
• PPSM-62: Corrective Action
• Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California