Sexual Harassment Policy

Employees and students are prohibited from sexually harassing other employees or students. Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances including unwanted touching; verbal remarks of a sexually suggestive or derogatory nature; requests for sexual favors; and other verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature that have as its consequence an adverse effect on the recipients morale, work status, or academic or job performance. Such conduct is absolutely prohibited whether the perpetrators are students, College employees, or contractors or other non-employees who have reason to be on College premises where:

• Submission to such conduct is either an expressed or implied condition of employment, education, or academic, financial, or counseling assistance;

• Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for an employment decision or the performance evaluation of students or staff;

• The conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an affected person's work or scholarly performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment.

The College will actively investigate any allegations of sexual harassment by students or staff, and if it is determined that sexual harassment has occurred, will take prompt and appropriate disciplinary action. Anyone who believes that sexual harassment has occurred is expected to report such conduct promptly under appropriate operational procedures.

For more information, contact the Assistant Dean of College Life or the Executive Dean of Student Services, in room A216, or call (269) 927-8170.

Lake Michigan College - 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 927-8100
LMC at South Haven - 125 Veterans Boulevard, South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-7500
LMC at Bertrand Crossing - 1905 Foundation Drive, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 695-1391
M-TEC at LMC - 400 Klock Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 926-6832