A college exists for the purpose of examining the questions and issues arising out of that environment, including the past, the present and the future. Such freedom includes research, teaching and activities sanctioned by the college. Non-Discrimination Rochester Community and Technical College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission has no place in a learning or work environment and is prohibited.
Sexual violence has no place in a learning or work environment.
Further, RCTC shall work to eliminate violence in all its forms. Physical contact by designated system, college, and university staff members may be appropriate if necessary to avoid physical harm to persons or property. In cases in which verbal statements and other forms of expression are involved, RCTC will give consideration to an individual's constitutionally protected right to free speech and academic freedom. The College and its various divisions and departments reserve the right to change the rules controlling admission, instruction and graduation from the college or its various divisions. Such regulations are operative whenever the college authorities deem necessary and apply not only to prospective students but also to those currently enrolled in college.