Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

The Urban College of Boston does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, and other programs. The College complies with the provisions of Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. The College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the regulations they specify, or in admission or access to its programs and activities. Urban College of Boston does not tolerate any behavior of administrators, faculty, staff or students which constitutes harassment of students or employees on the basis of gender, age, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, or national and ethnic origin. Harassment is defined as verbal or physical conduct which has the intent or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual or group's educational experience or working conditions, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or working environment. Harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability includes harassment of any individual in terms of a stereotyped group characteristic, or because of that person's identification with a particular group.

Sexual harassment is defined as conduct which is either explicit in nature or which might reasonably be perceived as affecting educational decisions, interfering with a student's educational experience or adversely affecting an employee's working environment. Within this definition are unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors in exchange for grades or services, and other physical or verbal conduct or written communication of an intimidating, hostile or offensive sexual nature. Violations of this policy by faculty, administrators, staff or students will lead to disciplinary action, including suspension, expulsion, or termination. Any faculty member who feels s/he has been discriminated against should refer to the Faculty Handbook. Administrators and Support Staff of the Urban College should refer to the Personnel Policies Manual. When a student believe he/she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or handicap, the student shall have recourse to the Student Grievance Procedure.