Scenarios

Scenario 1: The officers of a multicultural student group reported to an Unlawful Harassment Complaint Advisor that while in their dorm room planning an event, two students came to the door and said, "This is America. You people should speak English or go back where you came from. You probably don't even have a green card!"

Although this offensive, one-time event may not constitute unlawful harassment, an Unlawful Harassment Complaint Advisor can discuss options with you and identify University administrators who will address this incident.

Scenario 2: A service worker complained to her supervisor that during break time, some coworkers trade racial jokes, referring to "welfare mothers" and using the "n-word." The worker saw a noose hanging from the basement water pipe and now she is worried about her safety.

This is very serious, even though the coworkers claim they are joking. You should ask University Human Resources Management to conduct an immediate investigation.

Scenario 3: A gay student reported to an Unlawful Harassment Complaint Advisor that he has been confronted by different classmates while they followed him home from the library. On separate occasions, his classmates have argued that homosexuality is unnatural and promotes promiscuity, have stated that gays don't even look like men, and have declared that the student will be condemned.

Sexual orientation and gender identity are protected classes covered by the University's Policy on Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment. The Unlawful Harassment Complaint Advisor will ask you for details of each incident, including the identity of the students. She or he will explain your options and work with you, your Dean, and the students to stop the conduct.