BP 3433 Sexual Harassment Policies / BP 3540 Sexual and Other Assault on Campus
BP 3433 Prohibition of Sexual Harassment under Title IX
All forms of sexual harassment are contrary to basic standards of conduct between individuals. State and federal law and this policy prohibit sexual harassment and Lane Community College will not tolerate sexual harassment. Lane Community College is committed to providing an academic and work environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups. Lane Community College shall be free of sexual harassment and all forms of sexual intimidation and exploitation including acts of sexual violence.
Lane Community College seeks to foster an environment in which all employees, students, applicants for employment, and applicants for admission feel free to report incidents of sexual harassment in violation of this policy and Title IX, without fear of retaliation or reprisal. Therefore, Lane Community College also strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual for filing a complaint of sexual harassment in violation of this policy and Title IX or for participating, or refusing to participate, in a sexual harassment investigation. Lane Community College will investigate all allegations of Title IX retaliation swiftly and thoroughly. If Lane Community College determines that someone has retaliated, it will take all reasonable steps within its power to stop such conduct. Individuals who engage in Title IX retaliatory conduct are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination or expulsion.
Any employee, student, applicant for employment, or applicant for admission who believes that he/she/they has been harassed or retaliated against in violation of this policy should immediately report such incidents by following college procedures. Lane Community College requires supervisors to report all incidents of harassment and retaliation that come to their attention.
This policy applies to all aspects of the academic environment, including but not limited to classroom conditions, grades, academic standing, employment opportunities, scholarships, recommendations, disciplinary actions, and participation in any community college activity. In addition, this policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, disciplinary action, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, training opportunities, and compensation.
To this end the President shall ensure that the institution undertakes education and training activities to counter sexual harassment and to prevent, minimize, or eliminate any hostile environment that impairs access to equal education opportunity or impacts the terms and conditions of employment. The President shall establish procedures that define sexual harassment on campus.
The President shall further establish procedures for employees, students, and other members of the campus community that provide for the investigation and resolution of complaints regarding sexual harassment in violation of this policy, and procedures to resolve complaints of sexual harassment in violation of this policy. State and federal law and this policy prohibit retaliatory acts against all participants by Lane Community College, its employees, students, and agents.
Lane Community College will publish and publicize this policy and related written procedures (including the procedure for making complaints) to administrators, faculty, staff, students, applicants for employment, and applicants for admission, particularly when they are new to the institution. Lane Community College will make this policy and related written procedures (including the procedures for making complaints) available in all administrative offices and will post them on Lane Community College’s website.
Employees who violate the policy and procedures may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Students who violate this policy and related procedures may be subject to disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion. Volunteers or unpaid interns who violate this policy and related procedures may be subject to disciplinary measure up to and including termination from the volunteer assignment, internship, or other unpaid work experience program.
BP 3540 Sexual and Other Assault on Campus
Any sexual assault, physical abuse, or stalking of any kind, including, but not limited to rape as defined by State law, whether committed by an employee, student, or member of the public, that occurs on Lane Community College property, is a violation of Lane Community College policies and procedures, and is subject to all applicable punishment, including criminal procedures, and employee or student discipline procedures consistent with State and federal law. Students, employees, and campus visitors who may be victims of sexual and other assaults shall be treated with dignity and provided comprehensive assistance.
The President shall establish administrative procedures that ensure that students, employees, and campus visitors who are victims of sexual and other assaults receive appropriate information and treatment. Lane Community College will make educational information about preventing sexual violence is widely available on campus.
The procedures shall meet the criteria contained in 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 668.46 and ORS 350.255.