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At 海角社区 Channel Islands, we recognize that pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, including nursing, are important aspects of who you are.  You have the right to fully participate in all academic, extracurricular, and campus programs without discrimination or limitation. We also understand that being a pregnant student or a student who is nursing is an important facet of your identity, and we want you to be proudly visible on campus as both a parent and a student.  The Title IX & Inclusion Office is available to assist you in obtaining the academic adjustments you may need each semester. 

Resources for Students Who are Expecting a New Addition to their Families 

The Title IX & Inclusion Office is here to support you by providing information, resources, and assistance with academic adjustments or other reasonable accommodations you may need each semester, so you can thrive as both a student and a parent. 海角社区CI鈥檚 goal is to ensure that all student parents have the support and resources they need to overcome challenges and succeed in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.鈥疻e are here to help make these adjustments seamless and compliant within your educational environment.   

Please be aware that  any adjustments put in place that vary from the initial request to professors need to be asked for at the time they are necessitated.  Adjustments are not retroactive.

Pregnancy Release Form(PDF).

Frequenty Asked Questions for Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions  

• Is my morning sickness/miscarriage/abortion/IVF treatments/childbirth recovery or postpartum needs covered as being protected from discrimination& do I have access to support and resources?鈥� 

  Yes, these situations are protected from discrimination under federal law & you have access to support & resources. 

• What are some examples of academic adjustments for pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions?

  Some examples of academic adjustments are: Flexibility with attendance if medically necessary, extended deadlines when health or recovery requires it, make-up exams or alternative assignments, breaks during class to use the restroom or eat/drink, access to larger desks, chairs, or seating accommodations and excused absences for pregnancy-related needs when requested at the time of absence. 

• Do I need a doctor鈥檚 note?鈥� 

  No, medical documentation is not necessary. 

• What is the difference between an 鈥渁djustment鈥� and an 鈥渁ccommodation鈥�? 

  An 鈥渁djustment鈥� is provided up to one year post-delivery by the Title IX & Inclusion office and does not require medical documentation.  An 鈥渁ccommodation鈥� is provided by Disability Accommodation and Support Services (DASS) at any time for medically necessary needs and requires medical documentation. 

• What if I have an ongoing medical condition as a result ofmy  pregnancy/childbirth?鈥� 

  If the condition lasts longer than one year after delivery, please connect with DASS for further accommodation needs at www.csuci.edu/dass, 805-437-3331, accommodations@csuci.edu.  

• Can I take a leave of absence and maintain my student status? 

  Yes, with the agreement of your professor, a leave of absence or incomplete are viable options to focus on your pregnancy/pregnancy-related condition. For additional information on Incompletes, please contact the Registrar at /registrar/incompletegrade.htm 

• Do I have a right to participate in off-campus elements of my program? 

  Yes. You must be allowed to continue participating in opportunities like internships, career rotations, and other off-campus elements of your program.  Your professor cannot require a doctor鈥檚 note for continued participation unless your professor requires one or all students who have a medical condition that requires treatment by a doctor. 

• Do my adjustments apply to my student partner? 

  No, academic adjustments are only for the individual who is pregnant or who is experiencing a pregnancy-related condition.  

Resources for Students with Newborns and Young Children 

The Title IX & Inclusion Office can help connect you with support and work with your instructors to ensure you have the flexibility needed for nursing/pumping while continuing your studies. 

The 海角社区CI campus has six lactation rooms available for your use.  All rooms are lockable spaces that contain a chair, table, electricity for breast pumps, and are situated near a sink and refrigerator. 

海角社区CI also provides private lactation spaces at various locations on campus:

Building	Room	How To Access	ADA Accessible
	1621	BT1621 contains two discreet spaces that each have a chair, table, and electricity.	Yes
	2366 Note: ask for the key at the centrally located circulation desk, on the library's first floor.	BRO-2366 is a designated lactation room that locks and has a chair, table, and electricity	Yes, located on second floor via elevator
	153	ELD-153 is a designated lactation room that locks and has a chair, couch, table, sink and paper towels, changing station, and electricity.	No
	1411	MDR-1411 is a designated lactation room that locks and has a chair, side table, paper towels, and electricity.	Yes
	3304	SIE-3304 is a designated lactation room that locks and has a chair, side table, sink and paper towels, and electricity. It is located on the third floor of the building.	Yes, located on  third floor via elevator
	1568	It is a designated lactation room that locks and has a chair, side table, sink and paper towels, and electricity.	Yes

Printable map of the lactation space locations (, 131KB)

Frequenty Asked Questions Regarding Nursing/Pumping

• Can I take breaks from classes to pump if I鈥檓 nursing? 

  Yes, under federal law you are allowed a reasonable amount of time to nurse/pump during class time without penalty. 

• What kinds of academic adjustments can I expect for nursing? 

  Some examples of academic adjustments are: Missing short intervals of class time to nurse/pump, being allowed to eat/drink during class time (unless in a lab environment), seating near the door, and the ability to make up work or assignments missed awhile away from the classroom. 

• Is lack of childcare covered under Title IX? 

  No, childcare challenges are not covered under Title IX.  If you would like information on the Carden Kids Academy Preschool located on 海角社区CI鈥檚 campus, please contact 805-482-6386.

• What if classmates or professors make offensive comments to me about missing class? 

  If you feel you are being discriminated against or harassed because you are nursing/pumping, please contact the Title IX & Inclusion Office at 805-437-2077 or . 

Resources for Staff and Faculty 

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released updated Title IX Regulations. Under these regulations, when any student or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of the student, discloses pregnancy or a related condition to any employee, the employee must do the following: 

1. Promptly provide the student with the Deputy Title IX Coordinator鈥檚 contact information: 

Renee Fuentes 

Deputy Title IX Coordinator 

805-437-3608 

Renee.fuentes@csuci.edu 

Lindero Hall 

2. Let the student know the Deputy Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the student鈥檚 equal access to 海角社区CI鈥檚 programs and activities. 

3. If you are an employee who needs adjustments to your daily work schedule for pregnancy or nursing needs, please contact Angela Portillo in Human Resources at angela.portillo@csuci.edu, 805-437-8423. 

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