Office of Equity and Compliance (OEC)

Welcome to Cal Poly Pomona’s Office of Equity and Compliance (OEC). I am honored to serve as the Associate Vice President for OEC and Cal Poly Pomona’s Title IX Coordinator/Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation (DHR) Administrator.

OEC is committed to fostering a welcoming and safe campus environment where every member of our community is treated with dignity and respect and experiences a sense of belonging. As Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator, I oversee the University’s compliance with applicable civil rights laws and the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. I am also responsible for ensuring that the OEC is thoughtful, caring, and intentional in coordinating response to reports of sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking and sexual exploitation) as well as discrimination, harassment and retaliation based on protected status (i.e. race, sex, gender, disability, pregnancy, national origin, etc.).

With over a decade of experience as a civil rights practitioner in higher education, I understand that these concerns can be complex and deeply personal, and that reaching out for help may not always feel easy. OEC strives to respond with care, respect, and sensitivity. Our role is to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors understand the resources, supportive measures, and resolution options available so they can make informed choices about what is right for them.

Whether you are seeking support for yourself, are concerned about someone else, or simply have questions about your rights and options, we welcome you to connect with our office.

We are committed to listening, providing support and resources to help you navigate your options with care and confidence. Together, we can continue building a Cal Poly Pomona community where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Warmly,

Dawnita Franklin, MPA

The Office of Equity and Compliance (OEC) oversees the University's compliance with  Federal and State laws and regulations and CSU System policies. Part of this compliance includes overseeing reports and investigations of prohibited conduct, including:

• Discrimination, including harassment, because of any protected status (PDF), (i.e. age, disability, gender, genetic information, gender identity or expression, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status;)
• Retaliation for exercising rights under non-discrimination policies, opposing discrimination or harassment because of a protected status, or for participating in any manner in any related investigation or proceeding;
• Sexual misconduct which includes any sexual activity engaged in without affirmative consent,  dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
• Sexual exploitation

Other aspects of compliance that the OEC oversees includes:

• Religious accommodation requests from students and employees
• Consensual Relationship Policy
• Pregnancy/Parental and nursing accommodation requests
• Employee and Student trainings

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