Intimidation Definition: To unlawfully place another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words and/or other conduct, but without displaying a weapon or subjecting the victim to actual physical attack. Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (Except “Arson”): o willfully or maliciously destroy, injure, disfigure, or deface any public or private property, real or personal, without the consent of the owner or person having custody or control by cutting, tearing, breaking, marking, painting, drawing, covering with filth, or any other such means as may be specified by local law. If a hate crime occurs during an incident involving larceny, simple assault, intimidation or vandalism, Clery law requires that the statistic be reported as a hate crime even though these four crime classifications by themselves are not Clery-reportable crimes. A hate crime is not a separate, distinct crime, but is the commission of a criminal offense which was motivated by the offender’s bias. If the facts of the case indicate that the offender was motivated to commit the offense because of his/ her bias against the victim’s race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, the crime is classified as a hate crime. Driving under the Influence of Intoxicants is not reportable because it is a driving crime and not a liquor crime unless the driver is also a minor or the means of intoxication is an illegal drug. Sexual Harassment Definition Sexual harassment is unwelcomed conduct of a sexual nature. Sumner College is committed to providing a respectful environment for all its members. Sexual harassment of students, faculty or staff by other members of the college community is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment is a violation of Federal Law (Titles VII and IX) and the Oregon University Administrative Rule 580-015-0015 along with Oregon Administrative Rule 578-12-0010(1)(2) prohibiting any form of discrimination. Sexual harassment is a prohibited act normally resulting in disciplinary proceedings against the perpetrator. Unwanted sexual activity by persons abusing positions of economic, supervisory or academic power is undesirable and oppressive. Sexual harassment is also sex discrimination which is against the law and administrative rules. Sensual photography, video or audio recording of another person on College premises when such recording causes or is likely to cause injury or distress. This conduct would be a violation off-campus if it interfered with an individual’s educational opportunities. other conduct that threatens or endangers the mental or
physical health/safety of any person or causes reasonable apprehension of such harm. I f you believe you are being or have been sexually harassed , please contact the T itle IX and D iversi - ty O ffice . T he T itle IX O fficer is J oanna R ussell : 503.972.6230. J oanna R ussell also deals with all harassment matters directly and confiden - tially . R etaliation also is prohibited . Hazing: Hazing is any action or activity that causes or intends to cause physical or mental discomfort or distress, that may demean, degrade or disgrace any person, regardless of location, intent or consent of participants, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization (on or off campus). Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing are not neutral acts; they are violations of this rule. (State law classifies hazing as a crime.) The College will strongly recommend suspension for students found responsible for hazing when harm/injury occurs. Examples include, but are not limited to: a. Sleep deprivation or causing extreme fatigue b. Physical or psychological shock; c. Public stunts or jokes; d. Compelled ingestion of any substance, including water e. Degrading or humiliating games or activities; f. Forced servitude. Harassment: Harassment means a. Intentionally subjecting a person to offensive physical contact; b. Unreasonable insults, gestures, or abusive words, in the immediate presence, and directed to, another person that may reasonably cause emotional distress
or provoke a violent response (including but not limited to electronic mail, social media, conventional mail and telephone) except to the extent such insults, gestures or abusive words are protected expression; or Other types of prohibited discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and sexual harass
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