Unwelcome and offensive conduct, including verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct, that is directed at a person because of such person's protected status and that is sufficiently serious as to deny or limit, or that does deny or limit, the ability of a student to participate in or benefit from the college's educational or social programs; that changes the terms or conditions of employment for a college employee; or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for students, employees, or visitors.

Protected status includes a person's race; color; national origin; sensory, mental, or physical disability; use of a service animal; gender, including pregnancy; marital status; age; religion; creed; sexual orientation; gender identity; veteran's status; or any other legally protected classification. Harassing conduct may include, but is not limited to, physical conduct, verbal, written, social media, and electronic communications.