California Code, Education Code - EDC § 89572

(a) “Applicant for employment” means an individual who has completed and submitted an application form for a specific, available position at a campus of the California State University or at the Office of the Chancellor of the California State University.

(b) “Complainant” means an employee or applicant for employment who files a report and makes a protected disclosure in accordance with established procedures of the California State University.

(c) “Employee” means any person employed by the California State University.

(d) “Improper governmental activity” has the same meaning as set forth in subdivision (b) of Section 8547.2 of the Government Code.

(e) “Protected disclosure” means any good faith communication, as defined by subdivision (d) of Section 8547.2 of the Government Code, that is made in accordance with established procedures of the California State University.