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POLICIES 81 (cpeterka@howardcc.edu), Dr. Esters (lesters@howardcc.edu), and Mr. Tiscione (dtiscione@howardcc.edu) can be reached at 443-518-4809. Their offices are located in McCuan Hall room 258 (MH 258). Mr. Jordan (djordan@ howardcc.edu) can be reached at 443-518-1100. His office is located in the ST building room 248 (ST 248). The most up to date contact information for these individuals can be found on the college website in the staff directory. A student who reports an incident of sexual misconduct, either as a complainant or a third party witness, will not be held responsible for violating the Student Code of Conduct if the student was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident. HCC does not want the fear of receiving disciplinary charges or disciplinary sanction to prevent a student from reporting an incident of sexual misconduct. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT PROCEDURE Howard Community College (HCC) has established the following definitions and procedures regarding sexual misconduct. I. Definitions • The term "student" as defined for the sexual misconduct procedure includes all individuals accepted for admission to any credit or noncredit course or program sponsored by the college. Student status continues until a student has not enrolled in a course or program for two consecutive academic years. • The term "complainant" usually means a person who filed the complaint against the student/ respondent or has been impacted by the alleged sexual misconduct. In matters of serious misconduct requiring a hearing by the student conduct committee, the complainant may be the vice president of student services or designee recommending suspension or expulsion. • The term "respondent" is defined as the individual accused of violating the sexual misconduct policy. A. Definitions of Prohibited Forms of Sexual Misconduct: 1. Sexual Harassment is any unwelcome sexual advance, unwelcome request for sexual favors, or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: (1) Submission to or rejection of such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual's basis for or evaluation of academic work, employment, or participation in any aspect of a college program or activity (2) Such conduct has the purpose or effect of creating a hostile environment. A hostile environment is created when harassment is severe, or pervasive or persistent, and objectively offensive such that it unreasonably interferes with, denies or limits someone's ability to participate in or benefit from the college's educational program or activities. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) verbal harassment or abuse; (2) pressure for sexual activity; (3) unwelcome touching; (4) suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning one's grades, job, etc.; (5) displaying pornographic or sexually suggestive images in a place or manner where