August 26, 1998. The college affirms a commitment to freedom from discrimination for all members of the college community. The responsibility for, and the protection of, this commitment extends to students, faculty, administration, staff, contractors, and those who develop or participate in college programs. It encompasses every aspect of employment and every student and community activity. The college expressly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, sex, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, the presence of any physical, sensory or mental disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.
Harassment is a form of discrimination.
When submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment or academic standing. When submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting such individual. When such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive working or educational environment. However, sexual harassment may also involve relationships among equals, e.g., student to student, as when repeated sexual advances or demeaning verbal behavior have a harmful effect on a person's ability to study or work. Gender discrimination is the process of making a distinction in favor of, or against, a person or persons on the basis of sex rather than on individual merit.