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target="_blank">University of California Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations and Students</a> </strong>(commonly referred to as PACAOS)<strong> </strong>is a compendium of University-wide policies relating to student life. PACAOS addresses the rights and responsibilities of members of the University community, including students, as well as other individuals when they are on University property. PACAOS also provides University-wide standards for the implementation of regulations as a means of sustaining and safeguarding the UCSF community.</p> <p>PACAOS and UCSF’s implementing regulations are designed to protect and promote the rights of members of the University, prevent interference with University functions or activities, and assure compliance with all pertinent laws and other applicable University policies. All UCSF students, Registered Campus Organizations, and student governments, should be familiar with University policies and UCSF’s implementing regulations. For a complete list of University-related policies, please visit the <a href="http://policies.ucsf.edu/" target="_blank">Campus Administrative Policies website</a>.</p> <hr /> <div> <div id="_com_1" uage="JavaScript"> </div> <div uage="JavaScript"> <p><strong>UCSF’s Implementing Regulations</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/2710523/PACAOS-30" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://studentlife.ucsf.edu/implementation-regulations" target="_blank">Implementing Regulations on Activities, Registered Campus Organizations, and Use of Properties</a></li> <li><a href="https://policies.ucsf.edu/policy/600-27" target="_blank">Policies and Procedures on Expressive Activities</a></li> <li><a href="student-conduct-and-discipline" target="_blank">Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline</a></li> <li><a href="http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/2710533/PACAOS-130" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://studentlife.ucsf.edu/student-records">Student Records</a><em><strong><a id="covid_conduct" name="covid_conduct"></a></strong></em> <hr /></li> </ul> <p><strong>Student-Related Policies and Procedures</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://policies.ucsf.edu/policy/200-31" target="_blank">Alcohol Policy</a></li> <li><a href="alcohol" target="_blank">Alcohol Policy for Student Registered Campus Organizations and Student Governments</a></li> <li><a href="http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/2710641/PACAOS-Appendix-E%20(pdf)" target="_blank">Appendix E: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Student Adjudication</a></li> <li><a href="https://senate.ucsf.edu/appendix-VII">Appendix VII Divisional Procedure for Student Grievance in Academic Affairs</a></li> <li><a href="https://policies.ucsf.edu/policy/550-23" target="_blank">Emergency Management</a></li> <li><a href="https://studentlife.ucsf.edu/fundraising-guidelines" target="_blank">Fundraising Guidelines</a></li> <li><a href="industry-relations" target="_blank">Industry Relations Policy and Guidelines</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ucsf.edu/communications/social-media-guidelines" target="_blank">Social Media Policies for UCSF Hosted or Branded Accounts</a></li> <li><a href="https://sds.ucsf.edu/appeals-grievances" target="_blank">Student Disability Appeals and Grievances</a></li> <li><a href="http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH" target="_blank">UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment</a></li> <li><a href="https://policies.ucsf.edu/policy/250-13" target="_blank">Use of University Name, Seal or Logo</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="sidebar" class="column"> <div class="sidebar"> <div class="section"> <div class="region region-sidebar"> <div id="block-block-6" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <p><strong><em>Student Rights and Responsibilities</em></strong><br /> View the <a href="https://studentlife.ucsf.edu/student-rights-responsibilities">Student Rights and Responsibilities webpage</a> to learn more about other student policies, how to report an incident, and resources for students navigating the conduct process.</p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><em><strong>Report Harassment or Discrimination</strong></em><br /> Any person who believes they have been subjected to discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of a protected category may file a complaint with the <a href="https://ophd.ucsf.edu/" target="_blank" title="https://ophd.ucsf.edu/">Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination</a> (OPHD) at 415-502-3400 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#793629313d390c1a0a1f571c1d0c" title="mailto:OPHD@ucsf.edu"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7d322d35393d081e0e1b53181908">[email protected]</span></a>.</p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><em><strong>Respondent Services</strong></em><br /> Students who have allegedly violated the <a href="https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH" target="_blank">UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment</a> (SVSH) may reach out to Respondent Services. 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