Sexual Harassment

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs. FRCC, by virtue of its commitment to the ideals of dignity, equality and mutual respect for all people, deplores and condemns any form of sexual harassment. It is the intent of FRCC to comply with both the letter and the spirit of Title IX to make certain discrimination does not occur or adversely affect the educational environment. FRCC has a legitimate and compelling interest in prohibiting sexual harassment. Further, FRCC has an obligation to discipline those who do engage in sexually harassing behavior.

Sexual harassment in the educational environment may occur between students, administrators, faculty, staff, visitors or other persons on campus or at college-related activities. The range of unwelcome, unwanted and inappropriate behaviors may include, but are not limited to:

  • Sexual flirtation or prolonged staring
  • Sexually suggestive looks, gestures or sounds
  • Sexually explicit statements, teasing, jokes or anecdotes
  • Pressure for dates or meetings
  • Sexually demeaning comments that imply that one sex is inferior to another
  • Continued contact after any request to have contact stopped
  • Offensive physical contact, such as patting, pinching, cornering, standing close, or attempts to fondle
  • Subtle pressure for sexual activity
  • Requests for sex in exchange for grades or favors, or to avoid poor grades or discipline
  • Consensual relationships between employees and students
  • Other actions of a sexual nature which interfere with school performance or create an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning environment

Sexual harassment will not be tolerated at FRCC because it creates an unacceptable educational environment. Some situations may be resolved informally. Students who feel that they have been subjected to sexual harassment by other students should contact the Dean of Student Services at the Boulder County, Larimer and Westminster Campuses. Complaints against FRCC employees should be ?led with the Human Resources Office.

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