<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:medium">Dear Highlanders,</span></div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div style="line-break:after-white-space"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">I would like to personally welcome everyone, new and returning, to a new year at wonderful UC Riverside. I am honored to serve as UCR’s Assistant Vice Chancellor of Civil Rights and Title IX Officer. This role is a tremendous privilege that allows me to work alongside our incredible students, faculty, and staff <span style="font-family:Helvetica">to foster a campus of consent culture, respect and belonging. </span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">At UCR, everyone deserves to learn and work in an environment free from harassment and discrimination, including sexual violence. This is an effort I cannot undertake alone. Each of you play a critical role in fostering this mission. <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Know that at UCR, you are surrounded by a supportive community in which you have access to network of campus resources designed to prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment. Here are some of the services we provide:<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">My office, the <a href="https://compliance.ucr.edu/office-civil-rights" style="color:rgb(150,96,125)" target="_blank">Office of Civil Rights (OCR), </a>is here to help individuals explore supportive measures, file a report, and understand their rights and options under both the UC <a href="https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH" style="color:rgb(150,96,125)" target="_blank">Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy</a> and the UC <a href="https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination" style="color:rgb(150,96,125)" target="_blank">Anti-Discrimination Policy</a>.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><a href="https://care.ucr.edu/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125)" target="_blank">CARE </a>provides confidential advocacy and support to students, staff, and faculty impacted by sexual harassment, including sexual violence.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Confidential campus resources also include the <a href="https://counseling.ucr.edu/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125)" target="_blank">Counseling and Psychological Services Office (CAPS)</a>and the <a href="https://ombuds.ucr.edu/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125)" target="_blank">Office of the Ombuds</a>.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The <a href="https://deanofstudents.ucr.edu/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125)" target="_blank">Dean of Students Office</a> is available to help students navigate university processes and connect with both campus and community resources.<u></u><u></u></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">My commitment as UCR’s Title IX Officer is to ensure that all members of our community — no matter their role on campus — have the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive and create meaningful and lasting memories during your time with us. I encourage you to reach out to ask questions and engage in conversations that build a stronger, safer UC Riverside. As we embark on this new year, I look forward to opportunities to connect, grow, and thrive together as a community. Go Highlanders!<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">I look forward to a bold and inspiring academic year ahead.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Warmly, <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Holly Hare, EdD</b><br>Assistant Vice Chancellor and Title IX Officer <br>Office for Civil Rights<br><a href="mailto:civilrights@ucr.edu" style="color:rgb(150,96,125)" target="_blank">civilrights@ucr.edu</a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">(951) 827-7070<br></p></div>_______________________________________________<br><br></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"></span></p></div></div></div>
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