Prohibition of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct – B 216
Portland Community College (the “College”) is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment in which all individuals who learn, work, or participate in College programs are free from sexual harassment and misconduct. The College prohibits all forms of sexual harassment and misconduct as defined by state or federal law, including, but not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, based on sex, gender, gender expression, actual or perceived gender identity, or sexual orientation. The College shall be free of sexual harassment and all forms of sexual misconduct and violence, including, but not limited to, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, and domestic or dating violence.
The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy or state 12or federal law, including, but not limited to, reporting concerns of sexual harassment or misconduct, and participating in investigations related to such concerns.
Any person who believes that they have been subject to sexual harassment or misconduct is encouraged to report those concerns immediately in the manner described in the operating procedures related to sexual harassment and misconduct.
The College President will establish operating procedures that implement this policy consistently across the College. These operating procedures will ensure that the College undertakes education and training activities to counter sexual harassment and to assist in preventing sexual harassment and misconduct. The College President shall further establish procedures for employees, students, and other members of the campus community that provide for the response to reports of sexual harassment and misconduct, including the investigation and resolution of such reports as required under state and federal law.
The College will make this policy and related written operating procedures available on its website, and other forums accessible to all members of the College community.
Employees who violate this policy and related operating procedures may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Students who violate this policy and related operating procedures may be subject to disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion. Volunteers or interns who violate this policy and related operating procedures may be subject to disciplinary measures up to and including termination from the volunteer assignment, internship, or other work experience program. Others who violate this policy and related operating procedures, including contractors, will be subject to appropriate sanctions.
Approved: July 18, 2024