Offenses are the behaviors that an institution’s non-discrimination policy names as unacceptable and subject to disciplinary action.
What the catalog says
The catalog states: “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.”
Some examples of harassment, such as physical and verbal assaults, are easily identified; other examples, including epithets and “humor” or “tagging”, often go unacknowledged.
“Retaliation following an incident of alleged sexual harassment or attempted sexual harassment is strictly prohibited.”