Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment Policy

As a Christian community shaped by grace, truth, and holiness as a way of life, Point Loma Nazarene University is committed to pursue and reflect the diversity and belonging of the kingdom of God portrayed in scripture. We believe that every human being is created in the image of God and that our diverse identities, experiences, and abilities enrich our learning community. Accordingly, Point Loma Nazarene University is committed to providing an educational and employment environment that is free from discrimination based on protected characteristics, harassment, and retaliation for engaging in protected activity.

Point Loma Nazarene University values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the Parties in the resolution process during what is often a difficult time for all involved. 

To ensure compliance with federal, state, and local civil rights laws and regulations, and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the education program or activity, Point Loma Nazarene University has developed the Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment Policy and Resolution Process to provide for prompt, fair, and impartial resolution of allegations of protected characteristic discrimination, harassment or allegations of retaliation.

Nondiscrimination Statement
Point Loma Nazarene University seeks to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in private religious secondary education institutions.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived: 

  • Age (40 years and over in the employment context)
  • Citizenship status
  • Color
  • Creed
  • Disability (physical or mental)
  • Domestic violence victim status
  • Ethnicity
  • Family responsibilities
  • Genetic information (including family medical history)
  • Height
  • Marital status
  • National origin (including ancestry)
  • Personal appearance
  • Place of business
  • Political belief or affiliation
  • Pregnancy or related conditions
  • Race
  • Religion
  • Residence
  • Sex
  • Source of income
  • Veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active-duty, wartime, or campaign badge veteran, and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran)
  • Weight
  • or any other protected characteristic under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process within the institution, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and/or other human/civil rights agency.

Make a Report

Reports of bias, discrimination, and harassment can be reported through any of the following methods*: 

PLNU takes reports made through this system seriously. A BIRT team reviewer will contact you within two business days to explain the process, gather any additional information needed, and consider your desired outcome. This reporting system is for all Point Loma Nazarene University community members.

*These reporting tools are for non-emergency incidents only. For emergencies including safety concerns dial 911, then contact the Department of Public Safety at (619) 849-2525

Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Team

The University has appointed the Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Team, comprised of the following individual(s), to coordinate the University ’s compliance with federal, state, and local civil rights laws and ordinances: 

For discrimination and harassment allegations [including on the basis of sex]:

Director of University Compliance
Title IX Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator, Deputy ADA Coordinator
Point Loma Nazarene University 

3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

Office Location: Nicholson Commons
Phone: (619) 849-2313
Email: biasincident@pointloma.edu, titleix@pointloma.edu

Bias Incident Online Report
Title IX Online Report Form

Legal and Compliance Coordinator
Deputy Title IX Coordinator

3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

Office Location: Draper Hall
Phone: (619) 849-2922
Email: titleix@pointloma.edu

For disability-based allegations:

ADA/504 Coordinator
Point Loma Nazarene University

3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

Office Location: Evans 124C
Phone: (619) 849-2688
Email: ada@pointloma.edu

Director of University Compliance
Title IX Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator, Deputy ADA Coordinator
Point Loma Nazarene University 

3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

Office Location: Nicholson Commons
Phone: (619) 849-2313

Email: biasincident@pointloma.edu, titleix@pointloma.edu

Other Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Team members:

Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Point Loma Nazarene University

3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

Office Location: Mieras Hall
Phone: (619) 849-2240
Email: humanresources@pointloma.edu

 

Dean of Students for Traditional Undergraduate Students
Point Loma Nazarene University

3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

Office Location: Nicholson Commons
Phone: (619) 849-2253
Email: deanofstudents@pointloma.edu

 

Dean of Students for Graduate and Professional Services
Point Loma Nazarene University

3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

Office Location: Mission Valley 104A
Phone: (619) 563-2810
Email: gpsdeanofstudents@pointloma.edu