Sexual Misconduct Policy
Christendom College, as a Catholic institution, strives to uphold and protect the dignity of every person and provide an environment in which students can thrive in their academic and personal development. Acts of sexual assault, misconduct, or harassment will not be tolerated by the college and, upon discovery or disclosure, will be investigated through the disciplinary conduct procedure. Students are encouraged to report sexual assault, harassment, and/or misconduct immediately to a professional staff member in Student Life.
- Sexual assault constitutes sexual contact without consent ranging from forced kissing and touching to forced intercourse.
- Sexual harassment and/or misconduct constitutes unwelcome sexual comments, advances, and other verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is meant to intimidate, degrade, or coerce another.
Sanctions up to and including dismissal from the College may be imposed if the accused is found to be responsible through the disciplinary procedure. Both the accused and the accuser are entitled to the same opportunities to have others submit testimony for the disciplinary proceeding.
Furthermore, both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of the disciplinary proceeding. Any student who is the victim of sexual assault during their enrollment at Christendom College is encouraged to contact a professional staff member in Student Life who can provide resources and/or direction in proceeding with a disciplinary conduct procedure. If a student is assaulted by someone outside of the Christendom community (e.g. a non-student), the College is committed to providing available resources and counseling for the student, though, as a non-student, the accused is not subject to the internal disciplinary conduct process. A student may request a non-student to be banned from campus if the non-student is found to have sexually assaulted or harassed a student. Students are always encouraged to contact law enforcement if they believe a crime has been committed.
Student Life can also recommend confidential counseling services and other on or off-campus resources to students who are victims of sexual assault. The College will consider requests for a change to a victim’s academic and living situation, provided such options are reasonably available.
Excerpt from the Student Handbook.