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Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy

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Harassment Policies
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May 12, 2025

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“Harassment” can take two primary forms:
Hostile Environment Harassment
Hostile Environment Harassment occurs when unwelcome conduct based on an individual’s Protected Characteristic is subjectively and objectively offensive and is so severe or pervasive that it limits or denies that individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the College’s educational program or activity, employment access, benefits, or opportunities, or other College programs and activities (e.g., campus housing, official College list-servs, College-sponsored platforms). ...

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