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3.5. Harassment – is either:

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• Subjecting a student on the basis of their membership in a Protected Class to severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive treatment that denies the student equal access to education. 

For examples of Harassment, see Section 5.

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5.1. Discrimination and Harassment

Discrimination and Harassment are violations of this Policy and will not be tolerated. The University prohibits Discrimination and Harassment against any Member of the University Community based on their membership in a Protected Class.

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B. Examples of Harassment include, but are not limited to: epithets or slurs, threatening, intimidating or hostile acts or statements, and display or circulation (including through e-mail or virtual platforms) of written or graphic material in the learning, living, or working environment, as long as the conduct rises to the level where it is actionable under Section 3.5.

C. An individual’s subjective belief that behavior is intimidating, hostile, or offensive, in and of itself, is not sufficient to establish Discrimination or Harassment. The behavior must satisfy the standard for Discrimination or Harassment from both a subjective and objective perspective. In determining whether Discrimination or Harassment has occurred, the university will examine the context, nature, scope, frequency, duration, and location of incidents, as well as the relationships of the individuals involved, and apply the appropriate standard according to the applicable complaint resolution procedures.

D. A minor verbal and nonverbal slight, snub, annoyance, insult or isolated incident including, but not limited to a microaggression, is not sufficient to establish Discrimination or Harassment. General concerns of unprofessionalism should be addressed per normal departmental operating procedures. The Equal Opportunity office may refer concerns of general professionalism back to the supervisor(s) to review and address as appropriate.