Knowing Your Rights and Expectations

As students and employees at UCSB, you are entitled to a workspace that is bound by the following policies. These policies aim to provide all members of UCSB’s community with an environment that is free from discrimination, racism, sexism, and harassment. If you are employed as a teaching assistant, student researcher, or within other branches of the university system (e.g. at the library), your labor is also protected by your Union. By knowing your rights, you can better assess the nature of your concern and whether it would be best handled as a complaint within the department or filed as a grievance with the relevant university office.

Graduate Division Best Practices and Guidelines for Mentoring 

This page gives you a sense of what to expect from your mentors at UCSB. These documents can be the start of a conversation between you and your mentor about how to make the most of your time at UCSB and use your degree to further your career and personal goals.

UCSB Student Code of Conduct

At this link you will find the most recent copy of the UCSB student code of conduct. It addresses the rights and responsibilities of members of the University community and provides campus-wide standards for implementing regulations. The code of conduct is overseen by the office of student conduct, and includes information about reporting violations. 

UCSB Faculty Code of Conduct

At this link you will find the most recent copy of the UC wide faculty code of conduct. The document lays out both the university’s responsibilities to support faculty in their positions, and standards of professional conduct for faculty behavior.

Graduate Students Collective Bargaining Agreement for TAs and Student Researchers

At this link you will find a copy of the UAW 2865 contract, which guarantees student-workers rights and protections. If you hold a TA or research position in the department, it is bound by this contract.

Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

At this link you will find a copy of the University of California’s policies for ensuring a healthy working environment, where individuals are treated with respect. This policy applies to all university employees, unpaid interns, and third parties, and at all UC campuses.

Promoting a Safe and Welcoming Workplace at UCSB

In addition to all of the above-referenced processes, students might wish to avail themselves of the following resources to affirm their identities and find intellectual, emotional, and structural support during their time at UCSB. 

Departments and Services at the Division of Student Affairs

This page offers a guide to services available to students through the division of student affairs, including those related to academics, physical and mental wellness, and links to campus offices that support different student identities.

Student Counseling and Psychological Services

The university offers students a range of mental health resources through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), including individual and group counseling. You can find an overview of their services and contact information at this site.

 

Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education

This is a confidential advocacy and education office for interpersonal violence (sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking). They offer free and confidential services to those in the UC community who are impacted by interpersonal and gender-based violence.

 

Campus Learning and Assistance Services

CLAS offers students services that can help them succeed academically, including consultations about writing, language skills, math and science subject sessions, as well as study skills such as time management, preparing for exams, and writing larger projects.

Disabled Students Program

The disabled students program helps students with temporary and permanent disabilities register for academic accommodations in their classes. At their site you can register with DSP, and get an overview of their services.

Academic and Staff Assistance Program

ASAP offers faculty and staff resources to help manage work-related and personal concerns that can affect job performance and relationships.These services include confidential short-term therapy, wellness workshops, and assistance with threat management.

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