Scope

The core purpose of this policy is the prohibition of sexual harassment and discrimination, and ensuring that sexual harassment and discrimination does not interfere with the ability of members of the Gallaudet University community to participate in Gallaudet’s educational program and activities. When an alleged violation of policy is reported, the allegations are subject to resolution using one of Gallaudet’s grievance processes, as determined by the Title IX Coordinator or designee*, and as detailed in the links below.

When the respondent is a member of the Gallaudet or the Clerc Center community, a grievance process may be available regardless of the status of the Complainant, who may or may not be a member of the Gallaudet community. The Gallaudet University and the Clerc Center community includes individuals having an official capacity and includes, but is not limited to, students, student organizations, faculty, teachers, administrators, staff, and third parties such as guests, visitors, volunteers, independent contractors, vendors, alumni, interns, invitees, and campers, and any individual studying, living, or conducting business at/or for the Institution.

The procedures below may be applied to incidents, to patterns, and/or to the campus climate, all of which may be addressed and investigated in accordance with this policy.