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Prohibited Harassment Policy
At Baker College, we’re committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering inclusive environments for all students and employees. Harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.
One example of prohibited harassment is sexual harassment, which includes: 1) Making unwanted sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, or any other verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature, as a condition for employment or education; 2) Making employment or educational decisions based on whether someone accepts or rejects such behavior; and/or 3) Creating an intimidating, offensive, or hostile work or educational environment through such behavior.
If you believe you’ve experienced any form of prohibited harassment, it’s important to speak up. You can report the alleged conduct immediately to the campus Director of Student Affairs. Sexual harassment may also be covered by Baker College’s Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy.
Rest assured that any complaint will be taken seriously, and an investigation will begin promptly. Your privacy will be respected to the fullest extent possible throughout the process. If an employee or student is found to have engaged in prohibited harassment, they will face appropriate disciplinary actions, which could range from a warning in their file to termination or expulsion from the College.
We strictly prohibit any form of retaliation or discrimination against individuals who report harassment or participate in an investigation. We understand that determining whether prohibited harassment has occurred requires careful consideration of all evidence. We also acknowledge the serious impact that false accusations can have on innocent individuals. We trust that everyone in our community will continue to uphold our values of respect and professionalism, creating environments that are free of discrimination and harassment.
EXAMPLES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT TO BE AWARE OF:
VERBAL
This includes sexual innuendos, suggestive comments, insults, threats, jokes about gender-specific traits, or sexual propositions made verbally.
NONVERBAL
Nonverbal sexual harassment involves making suggestive or insulting noises, leering, whistling, or making obscene gestures towards someone.
PHYSICAL
Physical sexual harassment consists of unwanted physical contact such as touching, pinching, brushing the body, coercing sexual intercourse, or assault.
It’s essential to recognize these behaviors as forms of sexual harassment and take appropriate action if you experience or witness them. Everyone has the right to feel safe and respected in their environment, free from any form of harassment.