Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual Harassment is Illegal Under Federal and State Law

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of sexual harassment, including sexual violence. CSN requires all employees to attend a “Sexual Harassment Prevention” workshop in accordance with Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13 of the Board of Regents Handbook. All newly hired or rehired employees shall make arrangements to participate in a face to face CSN workshop presentation as soon as possible. A refresher course is required every two years.

Where sexual harassment is found to have occurred, CSN will act to stop the harassment, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible in accordance with the Nevada System of Higher Education NSHE Code or, in the case of classified employees, the Nevada Administrative Code. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of discrimination; it is illegal.

No employee or student, either in the workplace or in the academic environment, should be subject to unwelcome verbal or physical conduct that is sexual in nature. Sexual harassment does not refer to occasional compliments of a socially acceptable nature. It refers to behavior of a sexual nature that is not welcome, that is personally offensive, and that interferes with performance.

It is expected that students, faculty and staff will treat one another with respect.

Policy Applicability and Sanctions

All students, faculty, staff, and other members of the campus community are subject to this policy. Individuals who violate this policy are subject to discipline up to and including termination and/or expulsion, in accordance with NSHE Code (or applicable Student Code of Conduct) or, in the case of classified employees, the Nevada Administrative Code. Other, lesser sanctions may be imposed, depending on the circumstances.