Sexual Harassment: Help and Important Information
Who do I contact if I think I have been sexual harassed here at GRCC?
The college responds to claims of sexual harassment with seriousness and professionalism. To
discuss an incident of student-to-student harassment or faculty/staff-student harassment contact
the Dean of Students at 234-3925.
How does GRCC define “sexual harassment?”
The definition of sexual harassment is discussed in the Sexual Harassment Policy on pages 2, 3,
and 4. Click here to read the policy. <set link to go right to this section of the policy> . The
definition is also listed in the Student Conduct Code <link this to the Student Code of Conduct.>
and reads as follows:
Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, and/or other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature when:
a) Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s work or
academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment or
academic environment.
b) Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or
condition of an individual’s employment or status in a College activity, or
c) Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for
employment or decisions affecting such individual’s employment or status in a College
activity.
What process does the college use to respond to incidents of sexual harassment?
In order to take appropriate corrective action, the College must be aware of harassment or related
retaliation.
1. Students should first report to the Dean of Student Affairs.
2. The Dean will contact a representative from Human Resources (Labor Relations Office)
who will investigate the complaint in as discreet and confidential a manner as possible.
3. Within fifteen (15) working days, the facts will be put in writing and submitted to the
Labor Relations Office.
4. Within ten (10) working, the Labor Relations Office will initiate an investigation of the
complaint.
5. If substantial evidence supports a finding of harassment, the Executive Director of Labor
Relations shall take appropriate, corrective action or disciplinary action. Action taken by
the College may include (but will not be limited to), counseling, warning, transfer,
demotion, or termination or other appropriate disciplinary action as outlined in the
Student Code of Conduct <link this to the Student Code of Conduct.> The written
report of the action taken shall then be placed in the personnel record of the employee or
student file.
6. The complainant and/or the accused may appeal the decision, in writing, stating the
reasons for the appeal within ten (10) working days after receiving the decision.
The entire procedure is stated in the Sexual Harassment Policy. Click here to read the policy.
<set link to go right to this section of the policy>
Who can I contact for support for dealing with sexual harassment?
Please contact the GRCC Counseling Center at 234-3900.
How does GRCC define “sexual harassment?”
The definition of sexual harassment is clearly laid out in the Sexual Harassment Policy on pages
2, 3, and 4. Click here to read the policy. <set link to go right to this section of the policy>
What other documents should I review to get an overall sense of the college policy and
response to sexual harassment?
The college understands the seriousness of sexual harassment and the importance of assisting
victims. Many areas of the college campus work together to ensure a timely, professional
response. Human Resources created a comprehensive response called the “Ethics Monitoring
System.” This system is set up to provide a number of ways for people to report ethics
violations. Sexual harassment is considered an ethics violation. Click here to read this brochure.
Important resources:
Ethics Monitoring System: http://web.grcc.cc.mi.us/Pr/hr/2007/EthicsBrochure.pdf
Sexual Harassment College Policy:
Go to http://www.grcc.edu/ShowPage.cfm?PageID=2299 and
click on “Harassment Policy”
(make available off campus)