 
3 - 03A POLICY ON RACIAL HARASSMENT
1. Policy: Quincy College is dedicated not only
to learning, but also to the development of ethnically sensitive and
responsible programs
and persons. Because the College prepares individuals
for participation in an increasingly diverse world, the climate of
college life must
be one in which academic freedom prevails along with
respect for and tolerance of cultural, ethnic, racial, and religious
differences.
The College seeks to achieve these goals through sound
educational programs and conduct policies that encourage effective
collaborations,
productive individual contributions and professional
responsibility. Racial harassment, clearly in conflict with the general
mission of
this College, is strictly prohibited.
II. Definition: Racial harassment includes, but
is not limited to, verbal, physical, or written abuse
directed towards an individual or group on the basis
of race or racial affiliation.
While some examples of racial harassment such as
physical and verbal assaults are easily identified,
more frequent and generalized
instances
such as blatant or subtle graffiti and insensitive
use of language, including epithets and humor, often
go unacknowledged. Both types,
however, can be equally damaging and depending on
the circumstances can be considered by definition to
be a form of discrimination.
As a public institution, the College policies must
be consistent with existing state and federal constitutions
and civil rights laws. In keeping with the College’s role
as an educational institution, however, the College policy regarding
racial harassment
is stringent in defining unacceptable behavior.
Beyond state law and college regulations, Quincy
College sees as part of its educational mission
the responsibility for creating
an open environment which develops and nurtures
respect for cultural and linguistic differences, and
seeks to educate its members of the
need for all types of diversity within its community.
III. Procedures: If an employee feels that he/she
has been a victim of racial harassment he/she
is encouraged to contact the Executive Staff Team
Member of his/her program
or department and
the Director of Human Resources. In keeping with
the applicable federal and state regulations,
the same procedures as outlined under the Sexual
Harassment Policy shall apply.
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