The College is committed to the principles of nondiscrimination and equality of opportunity in all aspects of its procedures and practices. The College is committed to fostering a positive environment for learning, and to ensuring the safety, rights, and dignity of every member of the campus community. Harassment that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent that it interferes with or limits the ability of an individual to participate in or benefit from the educational institution’s resources or opportunities. Protected characteristics include but are not limited to: age, ancestry, color, disability, family medical/genetic information, marital status, national/ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex [including pregnancy], sexual orientation, or veteran status will be handled in accordance with the procedures and policies published by the college.