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SEXUAL HARASSMENT IS NEVER O.K.!

What is sexual harassment?
Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and is defined as: “Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature.”
Such sexual behavior is considered sexual harassment when (1) submission to such is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment
(2) submission to or rejection of such either conduct by an individual is used as the basis for decisions affecting that individual, or (3) such conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual’s performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
This law applies to any environment (i.e., the workplace, educational settings, etc.) where such behavior or conduct is exhibited.

What is the policy at LaGuardia?
LaGuardia Community College is committed to maintaining and fostering a fair, humane and supportive environment for all its students, faculty and staff. As such, sexual harassment of students and employees is prohibited.
The College adheres to the official policy of the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York, which explicitly prohibits sexual harassment throughout the University community. The policy is as follows:
“It is the policy of the Board of the Trustees of the City University of New York to prohibit the harassment of employees or students on the basis of the sex. It is a violation of policy for any member of the University community to action against an individual for reporting sexual harassment.”

How can sexual harassment be identified?
Sexual harassment takes many forms, from constant joking to physical assault. It may involve threats that you will fail in class or that you may make your study pressures. If you think you are being treated differently because of your sex or if someone is making feel uncomfortable by making repeated sexual passes, it is possible that you are being sexually harassed. Such behaviors are illegal!

Where does one go for confidential assistance?
Specially trained volunteers from the College community are available to meet with you to discuss your questions or concerns regarding sexual harassment. These volunteers constitute the College’s Sexual Harassment Support Network, which is also designed to serve as a resource to the College community for information regarding sexual harassment.
If you believe you are being sexually harassed, you are encouraged to discuss your situation with any member of the Sexual Harassment Support Network. All discussions will be kept confidential.