As a Catholic college, Emmanuel College upholds the human dignity of all members of our community. As such, Emmanuel seeks to create and maintain an academic, work and social environment free of harassment due to race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, veteran status, nationality, ethnicity or any other protected status.
What is a bias-related incident?
Bias-related incidents refer to conduct, speech, images or expressions that demonstrate conscious or unconscious bias which targets individuals or groups based on but not limited to their actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other protected status. While bias-related incidents are often unintentional and may not be perceived as aggressive or disrespectful by the party responsible, these behaviors are a violation of the policies listed in the student code of conduct. It is important to note that when bias is not conscientiously named and addressed, it can compound to create negative environments for those affected and/or can escalate into more overt acts of discrimination or criminal behaviors.
What is a hate crime?
The FBI defines a hate crime as “a “criminal offense against a person or property motivated in whole or in part by an offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.”
What is Emmanuel’s policy regarding bias-related incidents and hate crimes?
A bias-related incident or hate crime is contradictory to Emmanuel College’s community standards. It may also contribute to creating an unsafe, negative or unwelcome environment for the victim and/or other members of the College community. Students who engage in behavior that can be classified as a bias-related incident are subject to disciplinary action through the student conduct system. If an incident is determined to be a hate crime, the Office of Campus Safety will work with law enforcement as needed, and the student will also be subject to disciplinary action through the student conduct system. Take special note that retaliation against an individual who has reported a bias-related incident/hate crime and against witnesses of a bias-related incident/hate crime will not be tolerated by the College. View additional information on Bias-Related Incidents.
REPORT BIAS-RELATED INCIDENTS AND HATE CRIMES HERE: http://www.emmanuel.edu/report-bias
What happens when you file a report?
- The Bias Response Coordinator receives the report and will begin an investigation.
- Following the investigation, incidents involving students will be referred to the Dean of Student’s Office and may be processed through the student conduct system if applicable.
- Following the investigation, incidents involving an employee will be referred to the Office of Human Resources and progressive discipline may be applied if appropriate.
- If any incident is classified as a hate crime, the Office of Campus Safety will conduct the investigation and consult with law enforcement as necessary.
What happens if the accused party is found responsible?
- If a student is found responsible for a bias-related incident, sanctions may be issued. Educational measures may also be required.
- If an employee is found responsible for a bias-related incident, the Office of Human Resources will decide the appropriate course of action.
- If any person is found responsible for a hate crime, they may face criminal charges and additional sanctions from the College, up to and including termination or expulsion.
Emmanuel College is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with a working and learning environment in which all people are treated with respect and dignity. Each person has the right to work and be educated in an atmosphere that is free of harassment and unlawful discriminatory actions based on race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran or active military status, genetic information or any other protected status. Because Emmanuel College takes allegations of harassment and unlawful discrimination seriously, we will respond promptly to complaints and where it is determined that such inappropriate conduct has occurred, we will act promptly to eliminate the conduct and impose such corrective action as is necessary, including disciplinary action where appropriate.