Student Handbook: Student Conduct & Social Responsibility- Discriminatory Harassment

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Discriminatory harassment is unwelcome verbal, written, or physical conduct that is discriminatory on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin/ancestry, religion, sex or gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or veteran status/membership in the uniformed services that unreasonably interferes with an individual's academic performance, adversely affects the targeted individual's or others' learning opportunities; or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.

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Sanctions will reflect the gravity of the offense, its impact on others, the student’s intentions and efforts to mitigate harm, and whether the misconduct continued even after objections or complaints.

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