College Walla Walla College does not tolerate sexual misconduct in any form. Sexual Misconduct includes violation of biblical principles of sexuality as outlined in the student handbook as well as all forms of sexual harassment. Abusive sexual behavior within the College community is harmful to both the learning environment and the sense of community the College wishes to foster among students, faculty, staff and administrators. All members of the College community have an obligation to act responsibly in the realm of sexuality, accepting personal responsibility for choices made about alcohol and drug consumption which might lead to violative behavior. Sexual penetration resulting from force or threat of force if one of the involved parties does not freely consent to sexual activity.
Penetration is understood to include any orifice or opening in the body.
Threats, force or threat of force includes physical force as well as any type of coercion. Consent requires actual words indicating a freely given agreement to have sexual intercourse or participate in sexual activities. Engaging in sexual acts or conduct with an individual who is impaired because he or she is under the influence of alcohol or other substances may constitute sexual misconduct. A formal statement that the student's behavior is unacceptable and a warning that further infractions of any institutional regulation will result in more severe disciplinary action. A written reprimand that may include denial of specified social privileges, exclusion from certain campus facilities, exclusion from co-curricular activities, and other appropriate measures.