Non-Discrimination: Discriminatory Harassment

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Discriminatory Harassment 

At the Valdosta State University, discriminatory harassment is defined as:

Unwelcome verbal or physical conduct which is directed at a person because of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability, when:

1. Such conduct has the effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual’s work or educational performance;
2. Such conduct creates or has the intention of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working and/or learning environment; or
3. Such conduct unreasonably interferes with one’s ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity