UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS

 

5i) BEALE 7200 REGION 
SAN FRANCISCO, (TA 94105 
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Randal R. Wisbey
President

La Sierra University

4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, California 92505

(in reply, please refer to case no. 09-16-2314.)

 

 

 

 

 

Dear President Wisbey:

On W) 2016, the us. Department of Education, Of?ce for Civil Rights OCR
restated a complaint against La Sierra University (University). The Complainant.?


WC, (the Student), alleges discrimination on the basis of sex. OCR currently
understands the allegations to be:

 

 

 

1. The University failed to provide the Student with a prompt and equitable
resolution of her complaint of sexual assault when it failed to provide notice of the
outcome of the Student?s sexual assault investigation:

2. The University failed to and equitably respond to sexual violence
complaints, reports and/or other incidents of which it has notice; and

3. The University?s failure to provide a prompt and equitable response to notice of
sexual violence allows students to be subjected to a hostile environment on the
basis of sex.

We have determined that the allegations stated above are apprOpriate for investigation
under the laws enforced by OCR. OCR will proceed with resolution of the complaint.

OCR enforces Title lX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing
regulation at 34 CPR. Part 106 which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in
programs and activities operated by recipients of Federal financial assistance. The
University receives funds from the Department and is subject to the above laws and
their regulations as enforced by OCR.

Because OCR has determined that it has jurisdiction and that the complaint was filed
timely, it is opening these allegations for investigation. Please note that Opening the

allegations for investigation in no way implies that OCR has made a determination with
regard to their merits.

The Department of Education's mission is to promotv student achievement and preparation for global compotilix'cltoss
bv fostering educalit'inal excullencc and ensuring equal 

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During the investigation, OCR is a neutral fact-finder, collecting and analyzing relevant
evidence from the complainant, the University, and other sources, as apprOpriate. OCR
will ensure that its investigation is legally sufficient and is dispositive of the allegations,
in accordance with the provisions of Article of the Case Processing Manual.

Enclosed is a COpy of the OCR Case Processing Procedures and an initial data request.
Please provide the information described in the data request by the date indicated at the
top of this letter. Please also provide the name and telephone number of the person you
designate to respond. right of access to this information is found at 34 Code of
Federal Regulations, section Considerations of confidentiality are not a bar to
OCR obtaining requested information under section Please be aware that it
might be necessary for us to make additional requests for information in the future.

Further, OCR may close this complaint prior to making formal ?ndings of compliance or
non-compliance, provided that the circumstances or information gathered establishes
an administrative or other basis for resolution in accordance with the Case Processing
Manual.

OCR routinely advises recipients of Federal funds and public education entities that
Federal regulations prohibit intimidation, harassment or retaliation against those filing
complaints with OCR and those participating in the complaint resolution process.
Complainants and participants who feel that such actions have occurred may file a
separate complaint with OCR.

Under the Freedom of information Act, it may be necessary to release this document
and related records upon request. In the event that OCR receives such a request, it will
seek to protect, to the extent provided by law, personal information that, if released,
could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy.

Your cooperation is appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact the of?ce at
(415) 486-5555.

Sin er 

    

Charles R. Love
Program Manager

Enclosures

 

U. S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights

Initial Data Request
La Sierra University
Docket Number 09-16-2314

 

 



 

 

 

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