Offenses, in a notice of non-discrimination policy, are the behaviors the policy prohibits as unacceptable.
What the catalog says
“Offenses of discrimination, both individual and institutional, by anyone enrolled at or employed by InterCoast, are behaviors that are not acceptable.”
“Such behavior is expressly prohibited by the Sexual Harassment Policies & Grievance Procedures and may also violate federal, state and/or local laws.”
“InterCoast will not tolerate any acts of intimidation, or any behaviors that demean, slur or stereotype an individual or group on the basis of gender, religion, race, disability, color or descent, or national or ethnic origin, sexual preference or age.”
“The Sexual Harassment Policies & Grievance Procedures prohibit sexual harassment.”
“Retaliation following an incident of alleged sexual harassment or attempted sexual harassment is strictly prohibited.”
Where it applies
InterCoast Colleges’ catalog states this under “II. OFFENSES” (pp. 39–42).
Related policies include the non-discrimination complaint procedure, remedies, and the anti-harassment policy, alongside the programs.