This policy applies to all of the Munson’s students, faculty, and employees, and applies regardless of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, familial status, pregnancy, military status, criminal conviction, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or other protected status. Under NY state law, employees (including unpaid interns and trainees), students, and non-employees (including independent contractors) and those employed by companies contracting to provide services to the College are protected against sexual harassment, regardless of immigration status.
This policy applies to conduct that takes place on Munson property and in connection with any program or activity sponsored by Munson, regardless of where it occurs. Additionally, off-campus conduct may violate this policy if the conduct creates a threatening or uncomfortable environment on campus or within one of Munson’s programs, or if the incident causes concern for the safety or security of the campus. Non-community members (e.g., alumni, family or friends of students, vendors, etc.) visiting campus, participating in a program or activity or interacting with Munson community members are expected to abide by the behavioral expectations in this policy.
This policy is intended to (i) set forth the available resources and reporting options for victims of sexual misconduct; (ii) specify and define prohibited conduct; (iii) describe Munson’s procedures for responding to complaints of sexual misconduct, including the investigation, hearing, and sanctions process; and (iv) describe programs implemented by Munson to educate and increase awareness among the Munson community regarding sexual misconduct.
