General Policy Statement for Sexual and Discriminatory Harassment
It is the policy of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College to provide an educational and workplace environment free from Sexual and Discriminatory Harassment. It is our goal to promote respectful behavior and interactions across our campus. No type of Sexual or Discriminatory Harassment will be tolerated and all incidents of intolerant or discriminatory behavior will be addressed. Individuals who violate this policy are subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment, dismissal from the College, and/or other appropriate sanction or action.
The College encourages a workplace and learning environment free of discrimination, harassment and/or inappropriate treatment of any student, employee or guest because of any person’s race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, disability or any category protected under federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all students, faculty and staff of the College, as well as to persons employed by contractors or vendors who provide routine daily services to the College.
This policy encompasses all college activities including all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic and other programs of the College. These activities may take place in a college facility, during college-sponsored trips, or at a class, training program or event sponsored by the College at another location.
The College is committed to reviewing any and all sexual and discriminatory harassment charges and to handle such matters in a professional and timely manner. The College is obligated to communicate this policy to all members of the community and to provide educational programming and resources to ensure awareness and compliance with this policy.