Pennsylvania Highlands Community College affirms its commitment to maintain a workplace and learning environment free of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct for its students and employees. No college employee of either sex shall impose a requirement of sexual cooperation for employment or academic advancement, or in any way contribute to or support unwelcome physical or verbal sexual behavior.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment is a violation of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX
of the Education Amendment of 1972. These laws include prohibition of discrimination
in employment and educational program and services on the basis of sex.
The following guidelines apply equally to students and employees:
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Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
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Submission to the conduct is either an explicit or implicit term condition
of employment, instruction of participation in College activities;
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Submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for making employment
or academic decisions affecting the person rejecting or submitting to the conduct; or
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The conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the
affect person’s academic or work performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive college environment
Sexual harassment or sexual misconduct will not be tolerated within the college community either in the workplace, living environment or in any collegial setting involving faculty, staff, administrators, or students.
Office of Security and Safety - Richland Campus
814.262.6427
security@pennhighlands.edu
Office of Security and Safety - Ebensburg Education Center
814.471.0010
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