LGBTQIA+ Confidential Point of Contact (CPC)

Want to talk to someone on campus about harassment, discrimination, or concerns related to your sexual orientation or gender identity — but not sure you’re ready to make a report?

The Confidential Point of Contact (CPC) is here for you.

Under California Senate Bill 1491 (SB 1491), every California Community College is required to designate an employee at each campus as a point of contact for the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, pansexual, transgender, gender-nonconforming, intersex, and two-spirit (LGBTQIA+) faculty, staff and students. 

This confidential point person for LGBTQIA+ individuals is in addition to the college’s Title IX officer.

This is a trusted campus resource where you can:

• Ask questions privately
• Learn about your rights and options
• Get connected with help and resources — without automatically starting a formal process
  
  

What can the CPC do for you?

• Listen confidentially - nothing you share is reported unless you say so in writing (excluding mandated reporting issues such as child abuse, elder abuse, or threat to self or others)
• Give you clear information about campus policies, Title IX protections, and services.
• Connect you to the right offices or resources if you decide you want action taken.
• Support you first - no pressure, no surprises.
  
  

What doesn’t the CPC do?

• The CPC is not required to report sexual harassment to Title IX staff unless you provide formal, written consent.
• They do not investigate complaints or make decisions about policy violations.
• If the CPC is also a mandated reporter (for things like child abuse), they must still follow state law.

The SBCC Confidential Point of Contact is:

Roxane Byrne, Ph.D.
Director of Student Equity and Engagement Programs
rmbyrne@sbcc.edu
(805) 730-4199