Unit 12 - Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment Policy S exual harassment undermines the integrity of the relationships among employees and between employees and students. Sandhills Community College has a firm belief that all employees are entitled to work and all students are entitled to learn in an environment free of discrimination or intimidation based on sex. Similarly, the college prohibits any student from sexually harassing a college employee or another student. Thus, it is important to understand that sexual harassment does not require physical contact.
Sexual harassment is unacceptable behavior and a violation of the law.
Any act, comment, or behavior which is of a sexually suggestive or harassing nature and which in any way interferes with an employee or a student's performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment is strictly prohibited by Sandhills Community College. How to Report Sexual Harrassment Employees Employees are strongly urged to report in writing any form of sexual harassment without fear of reprisal to the vice president for administrative services or the director of human resources, so that the matter can be resolved informally or a confidential investigation may be immediately begun. The administrator will then contact the vice president of administrative services or the director of human resources. If the employee or student is uncomfortable with reporting such harassment to the president, he or she should go directly to the Chair of the Board of Trustees. If uncomfortable with reporting the incident to the Board Chair, he or she may go directly to any other member of the Board of Trustees.