Interim Sex/Gender-Based (Title IX) Misconduct Policy
Colgate University
Relevant Excerpt
Sex-Based Harassment includes conduct on the basis of sex, including sex stereotypes, gender, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions or gender identity, that falls within one of the two following
Categories:
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● Hostile environment - Unwelcome sex-based conduct that, based on the totality of the circumstances, is subjectively and objectively offensive and is so severe or pervasive that it effectively limits or denies a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from the University’s education program or activity (i.e., creates a hostile environment).