Policy & Procedures

Saint Mary’s College of California (also referred to as “SMC” and “the College”) is a student-centered learning community committed to transformative, equitable, and inclusive teaching, the passionate pursuit of knowledge, and expansive access to a practical education that empowers students to make lasting change in the world. 

We strive to provide a safe environment in which students and employees can pursue and thrive in their education and employment. We recognize laws and regulations create a baseline; the College affirms its commitment to positive compliance with such laws and the Lasallian Core Principles. We will continue to build above that baseline, creating and sustaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. The Sex/Gender-Based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Retaliation Policy (hereafter, “Policy”) has been developed to reaffirm these principles, educate members of our campus community about these issues, and provide a means of recourse for SMC community members who believe they have experienced such behavior.