Offenses, in a notice of non-discrimination policy, are the discriminatory and harassing behaviors the policy identifies as unacceptable and subject to disciplinary action.
What the catalog says
The catalog states: “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 catalog states: “Sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, and dating violence are all forms of sexual harassment. Retaliation following an incident of alleged sexual harassment or attempted sexual harassment is strictly prohibited.”
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.”