Handbook of Student Rights and Responsibilities: Harassment Policy

Gettysburg College

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Students are expected to demonstrate respect to other individuals of the community as they pursue their academic goals and live on the campus. Harassment is a violation of policy and will not be tolerated. Harassment includes unwelcome conduct that, based on the totality of the circumstances, is subjectively and objectively offensive and is so severe or pervasive that it interferes with an individual’s ability to participate in the educational offerings and programs of the College. This includes creation of a hostile environment in learning, living, or work settings and can consist of a single incident or a series of repeated incidents.

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Bullying is a form of harassment that consists of unwanted, aggressive verbal, social or physical behavior by a person or group that involves an observed or perceived power imbalance. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying and includes the use of an electronic medium to harass through the use of embarrassing images or content or the use of hostile, degrading, or fictitious information or content. 

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