Discrimination and Harassment
Policy on Non-Discrimination on Basis of Handicap
Chatham University fully supports all Federal legislation prohibiting discrimination on the basis of handicap. In accordance with this position, Chatham has taken the following actions to insure equal opportunity for all handicapped students and employees.
- A statement of policy on nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap, passed by the Board of Trustees on February 7, 1978;
- A self-evaluation report that details Chatham’s plan for assuring accessibility for handicapped persons to all programs and activities offered by the University;
- A grievance procedure that enables any handicapped student or employee to appeal a decision or action that he or she feels might be discriminatory. This procedure also applies to any student or employee who feels that she or he has been discriminated against on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, or age.
Except for the limiting of the granting of undergraduate degrees to women students, Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, color, age, or handicap status in its educational programs and policies, co-curricular activities, scholarships and loan programs and employment practices.
The vice president for student affairs/dean of students is the person responsible for the implementation of all aspects of this policy under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and can provide information pertaining to any of the policy statements listed above.
Sexual Harassment
The subjection of a person to inappropriate verbal or physical sexual attention, the coercion of a person into a sexual relationship, or retaliation for a refusal to comply with sexual demands, are examples of behavior that constitutes sexual harassment. Sexual harassment within the community is an especially serious problem in an institution depending, as a college does, upon mutual respect among its members.
While there is no reason to believe that this form of behavior is at all common at Chatham, there is concern that the University be sensitive to existing or potential difficulties. Chatham University, therefore, affirms the principle that the University community should be a place of work and learning, free of all forms of sexual harassment, intimidation, and exploitation. All members of the University community should be aware that the University is prepared to take action to prevent and correct such behavior.
Sexual Misconduct
Chatham University will not tolerate any acts of sexual misconduct against another person, nor will it tolerate any act that harms the mental and/or physical well being of another person. Any person found guilty of such acts will be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.
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