Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Policy: Non-Title IX Misconduct

Occidental College

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Non-Title IX Misconduct is Prohibited Conduct that falls within the Scope of this Policy and the definitions below but that does not fall within the definition of Title IX Sexual Harassment, either due to the nature of the conduct or because it did not reportedly occur within a program or activity of the College in the United States. Non-Title IX Misconduct will follow the disciplinary resolution procedures outlined in Appendix B. Such conduct is defined for purposes of this policy as: ...

The following Prohibited Conduct definitions apply for purposes of the definition of Sex-Based Harassment: ...

Sex-based Hostile environment harassment in Programs and Activities is defined as: ...

  • Unwelcome sex-based conduct (where sex includes sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity) that, based on the totality of the circumstances, is subjectively and objectively offensive and is so severe or pervasive that it limits or denies a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from the College’s education program or activity (i.e. creates a hostile environment); or
  • Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the work or educational setting where the conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual’s work or academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment. ...
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