Harassment is conduct that has the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for a student, interfering with the academic performance or extracurricular activity of a student or the work performance of a faculty or staff member. Complaints under this category may include:

• 1. Conduct that threatens the health or safety of a person or persons at theCollege
• 2. Conduct that damages or threatens to damage property of the College or property owned by person or persons at the College
• 3. Conduct that substantially interferes or threatens to substantially interfere with a person's or persons' right of access to educational programs or extracurricular activities offered by the College.

Sanctions for such harassment range from warning to dismissal from the College.

Any retaliation or retribution directed against an individual with a complaint of harassment, sexual or otherwise, will be treated as a separate act of harassment and, if proven, may result in sanctions up to and including expulsion from the College.

The College does not, however, require individuals who believe they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment to resolve the matter on their own. Students have the right to use the grievance procedures outlined in the Community Responsibilities section of this on-line handbook or to file charges with the College Hearing Board for complaints regarding any form of discrimination or harassment. The College regards all forms of discrimination or harassment as serious offenses.