Title IX/Civil Rights

Consent is an affirmative decision to engage in mutually acceptable sexual activity expressed by clear actions and words.

Dating Violence is controlling, abusive, or aggressive behavior committed by a person who is, or has been, in a relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim.

Domestic Violence is abuse committed by a member of a family or household against another.

Retaliation is prohibited against any individual, including the complainant and respondent, who participates in any discrimination or sexual misconduct investigation or proceeding. 

Sexual Assault is any sexual act(s) committed against a person, without his or her consent, through the use of force, intimidation, or coercion.

Sexual Harassment is any unwelcome sexual misconduct where submission to the act is made a term or condition of employment or an individual’s education; or the conduct is so severe, pervasive and objectively offensive to a reasonable person that it effectively denies his or her equal access to the College’s education or program activity, or to the workplace. 

Sexual Misconduct is any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature committed against an individual without consent.

Stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of others, or suffer substantial emotional distress.