Anti-Discrimination Policy:
The Alma College Mission Statement asserts that the purpose of the institution is to ...seek the liberation of people from ignorance, prejudice, and parochialism...To this end, and without compromising either the constitutional protection of free speech or the historic principle of academic freedom [as cited in the 'Statement on Professional Ethics' (items I-V) and 'Tenure: Rights and Obligations' (items I-II) in the Manual of Organization and Operation], the College intends to maintain a climate conducive to learning, a positive work setting and an environment free of harassment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors. All members of the College community are responsible for the maintenance of an atmosphere that fosters openness, tolerance and diversity.
Spoken, Written and Symbolic Harassment
Definition: Spoken, written or symbolic harassment occurs when people insult, stigmatize or denigrate individuals or groups on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age or physical ability. Examples of harassing behavior are cited below. The listing is not exhaustive, but is intended to inform the campus community about behaviors which cannot be condoned.
The use of racial slurs or derogatory names directed at individuals which convey hatred to contempt for persons on the basis of the attributes listed above.
The creation of graffiti which conveys hatred or contempt for persons on the basis of the attributes listed above.
The display of symbols which are commonly understood to convey hatred or contempt for persons on the basis of the attributes listed above.
The use of telephone, electronic mail or paper mail (whether signed or anonymous) to convey hatred or contempt for persons on the basis of the attributes listed above.
