Lactation Support
Lactation Support Program
The Lactation Support Program encompasses the accommodations available to expecting and new parents, supporting their transition back into the workplace or classes after the birth of their child. Chico State understands the challenges of leaving your newborn and is committed to easing the transition through accommodations for employee break times and use of campus lactation spaces.
Lactating parents have a right to request a reasonable lactation accommodation, including a private space reasonably close to their working and learning environment.
Campus Lactation Spaces
Chico State has several lactation spaces which include access to a chair, table, a nearby sink and electrical outlets.
Lactation Spaces
- Meriam Library - Third Floor
Stop by the front circulation counter on the 1st floor to check out the key before heading upstairs. Chico State Map link.
Room Details
- Two private rooms with locking doors
- Each room features a comfortable chair, table, mirror, outlets, and a soothing sound machine
- The east side room also features a sink and may be more comfortable for breastfeeding
- Users are encouraged to slide the sign from “Vacant” to “Occupied” when using the rooms
Hours
Drop-in during “All Floors Open” hours. For library hours, please check the Library Hours schedule.
Access
- Walk-Ins Welcome
- Any Chico State student, faculty, or staff member may check-out a key for two hours at Meriam Library’s Circulation counter on the first floor
- The key provides access to either room
Note/Comments
The rooms are located on the third floor of the library, adjacent to the women’s restrooms on the east and west sides.
For questions or assistance, please contact Library Circulation at 530-898-6501.
- Child Development Lab AJH - 113
Room Details
Private room with locking door has two large chairs, a nesting table, electrical outlet and a locker that can be utilized by nursing parents (please bring your own padlock). Chico State Map link.
Hours
Academic Year Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. After hours/weekends by special arrangement.
Access
Walk-Ins Welcome Please contact the ASCDL office in AJH 125 or 530-898-5865.
- Human Resources Benefits Office - KNDL 213C (Temporarily Unavailable)
Room Details - TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
Private conference room with locking door, table, chairs, and outlets. Chico State Map link(opens in new window).
Hours
Academic Year Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer hours Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Access
- By Appointment Preferred 530-898-5436
- Walk-Ins depending on room availability
- Nutrition & Food Sciences - Holt 350A
Room Details
Private kitchen area with a locking door, chair, small table, outlets, sink and refrigerator.
Hours
Academic Year Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer hours: call in advance: 530-898-6805.
Access
- Walk-Ins Welcome
- Stop by department office in Holt 369 to access room. Suggest calling in advance 530-898-6805 to ensure someone is available to open room
- The Well at Bell Memorial Union 002A
Room Details
- Private room available
- Comfortable chair, table, mirror, outlets, and sound machine.
- Refrigerator available for storage
- Users are encouraged to slide the sign on the door to In Use from Available when using the lounge
Hours
Drop-in during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with the exception of holidays and/or school breaks. Please check The Well’s webpage(opens in new window) for the most up-to-date schedule/hours.
Access
- Walk-ins welcome
- Any Chico State student, faculty, or staff member may use the Lactation Lounge.
*The Lactation Lounge is available for use by faculty, staff and students; the remainder of The Well’s space is designated for student use only*
For questions or assistance, please contact the Wellness Center Coordinator 530-898-5299
- College of Natural Sciences - SCI - 122B
Room Details
Private area with a locking door, chair, small table, outlets, sink and refrigerator.
Hours
Academic Year Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Summer hours: call in advance. After hours by request: 530-898-6121.
Access
- Walk-Ins Welcome
- Stop by department office in SCI 413 to access room. Suggest calling in advance 530-898-6121 to ensure someone is available to open room
You can find lactation locations on the interactive Chico State map(opens in new window) under Services and Inclusive Resources.
If a refrigerator is not available in or near the requested lactation space, you can request alternative cooling options. All lactation accommodation requests, questions or concerns should be submitted or referred to the Title IX office at 530-898-4949 or titleix@csuchico.edu.
If no permanent lactation space exists in a reasonably close location, you can request a temporary lactation space. The University will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations based on available space and resources and will provide a response to your request, including a written notice if a requested accommodation can’t be provided.
Welcoming Spaces
- Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) - SSC 170
Room Details
Kitchen space available with a chair, table and refrigerator, sink, outlet and locking door
Hours
- Academic Year Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Except during finals each semester)
- After hours/weekends by special arrangement
- Summer hours Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Access
By appointment only. 530-898-5959
- Gender & Sexuality Equity Center - MLIB 171
Room Details
The Rainbow Room is a affirming space for gender nonconforming and/or trans people. Room has locking door, table, couches and outlet.
Hours
Academic Year Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. After hours/weekends by special arrangement.
Access
- Walk-Ins Welcome
- By appointment Preferred. 530-898-5724
- Baby Diaper Changing Stations
Locations
- The women’s and men’s restrooms in Colusa Hall
- The women’s and men’s restrooms next to the BMU Auditorium
- Gateway Museum women’s and men’s restrooms
- Coming Soon: SCI 122B
Find them on the interactive Chico State map(opens in new window) under Services and Inclusive Resources.
CSU Guidelines
Signed into effect on March 23, 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) provides that employers are required to accommodate allocated break time and a location for which new or nursing parents may express breast milk. This provision is inclusive to all lactating women through the first year of the child's life.
Any questions regarding to CSU interpretation or implementation of PPACA or concerns/questions about requesting a lactation accommodation, contact the Title IX Office at 530-898-4949 or at titleix@csuchico.edu.
Employees may report alleged violations of the California Labor Code sections 1033(opens in new window)- 1034(opens in new window) to the Chico state Title IX Coordinator's(opens in new window) office or to the California Labor Commissioner's field enforcement unit(opens in new window). Accommodation policy for Chico State employees who are nursing parents is coming soon. Please contact the Chico state Title IX Coordinator's office if you have any questions.