Sexual and Other Assault on Campus

Policy Number
BP 3540
Policy Category
Chapter 3 - General Institution
Adopted
Last Revised
Last Reviewed

Any sexual assault, or physical abuse, or domestic violence, including, but not limited to rape as defined by State law, whether committed by an employee, student, or member of the public, that occurs on Lane Community College property, is a violation of Lane Community College policies and procedures, and is subject to all applicable punishment, including criminal procedures, and employee or student discipline procedures consistent with State and federal law. Students and employees, who may be victims of sexual and other assaults and domestic violence shall be treated with dignity and provided comprehensive assistance.

The President shall establish administrative procedures that ensure that students, and employees,who are victims of sexual and other assaults and domestic violence receive appropriate information and treatment.  Lane Community College will make educational information about preventing sexual violence is widely available on campus.

The procedures shall meet the criteria contained in 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 668.46 and ORS 350.331.
  

Board Policies are adopted by the Lane Community College Board of Education and establish the College’s governing principles and institutional direction. These policies are reviewed by the Board at least every five years or more often as needed. Board Policies are distinct from College Operating Policies and Procedures (COPPS), which provide operational guidance and are developed through governance processes and by responsible managers.