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Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act

Dean is deeply committed to the principle that all of its students, faculty, and staff have a right to be free from discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, socioeconomic class, disability, or previous military service. The harassment or intimidation of another person, whether student, faculty, or staff, that limits another person's right to equal opportunity or otherwise denies another person equal treatment because of her/his race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, socioeconomic class, affliction with the HIV/AIDS virus, disability or previous military service is prohibited. The term "harassment" is taken to include verbal, written, electronic and/or physical invasion of any individual's rights through graffiti, obscene phone calls, name calling or other means.

Within the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, Chapter 801 of the General Laws of 1979, two sections specifically encompass acts of harassment; General Laws, Chapter 265, S37 and, in addition, General Laws, Chapter 265, S39 (Amendment to Chapter 265 of General Laws, June 1983). That provides:

"Whoever commits an assault or battery upon a person or damages the real said person's race, color, religion, or national origin, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or not more than three times the value of the property destroyed or damaged, whichever is greater, or by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than two and one-half years or both."

Discrimination, including sexual harassment, will not be tolerated at Dean. Additionally, discrimination against students or employees with AIDS, or who are perceived to be at risk of having AIDS, will not be permitted at Dean. If substantiated, an allegation of discrimination may lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the College. Beyond state law and College regulations, Dean sees as part of its educational mission the responsibility for creating an open environment which develops and nurtures respect for cultural and linguistic differences, and seeks to educate its members of the need for all types of diversity within its community.

Any employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor or Human Resources.  Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.