Summary
As part of its commitment to providing a safe and welcoming campus and in compliance with Title IX, VAWA, and guidance from the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, Rollins College has established this policy related to misconduct including sexual violence, interpersonal violence, and stalking.
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Purpose
This policy prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on the following protected statuses; sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. It therefore prohibits sexual harassment, misconduct, and violence in various forms, which by definition involve conduct of a sexual nature and are prohibited forms of sexual or gender-based harassment. This Policy further prohibits Stalking and Interpersonal Violence, which need not be based on an individuals protected status. Finally, this Policy prohibits Complicity for knowingly assisting in an act that violates this policy, and Retaliation against an individual because of their good faith participation in the reporting, investigation, or adjudication of violations under this Policy. Rollins students and employees who violate this policy may face disciplinary action up to and including suspension and dismissal or termination of employment.