Concerning any questions, concerns, or grievances, students should contact the Campus Director for which they are enrolled. The Campus Director, or their official designee, functions as the Title IX Coordinator for each campus. The designated Title IX Coordinators will ensure compliance in all areas and aspects of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts while facilitating any discrimination grievance procedures. This designee will also keep all records affiliated with discrimination grievances. They will be trained to investigate and conduct hearings in a manner that “protects the safety of victims” and “promotes accountability.” With this responsibility, the designee is considered a resource to Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts students and a resource for the faculty and staff. Sexual Harassment Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination, intimidation, and harassment. Maintaining this commitment, we believe it is necessary to affirmatively address this subject and express our strong disapproval of sexual harassment. No associate within Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts may engage in verbal abuse of a sexual nature, use sexually degrading or graphic words to describe an individual or an individual’s body or display sexually suggestive objects or pictures at any campus. Students are responsible for conducting themselves consistently with spirit and intent. Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts believes individuals, including students, employees, and applicants, are entitled to a safe, equitable, and harassment-free experience. Bullying and harassment will not be tolerated andshall cause disciplinary action and law enforcement intervention. “Bullying” and “harassment” are defined as a pattern of aggressive, intentional, or deliberately hostile behavior that repeatedly occurs over time. These behaviors usually fall into three (3) categories: physical, emotional, and verbal. They may include but are not limited to intimidation, assault, extortion, verbal or written threats, teasing, put-downs, name-calling, threatening looks, gestures or actions, rumors, false accusations, hazing, social isolation, and cyber-bullying. Such behavior is considered bullying or harassment on or off Gurnick AcademyofMedicalArtsproperty. Any student, employee, or applicant who believes they have been or is the victim of bullying or harassment should immediately report the situation to the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts administrator or another trusted institution employee responsible for reporting it to the appropriate authority. Gurnick Academy of MedicalArtsadministration will investigate reported incidents promptly and thoroughly. Advising, corrective discipline, and referral to law enforcement will be used to change the perpetrator’s behavior and remediate the impact on the victim. This includes appropriate intervention(s), restoration of a positive climate, and support for victims and others impacted by the violation. False reports or retaliation for harassment,intimidation, or bullying violate this policy. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts educates the student community about sexual assaults and date rape through orientation. Upon request, the Police Department offers sexual assault education and information programs to students and employees. Literature on date rape education and risk reduction is available through theCampusDirector/Administrator. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is committed to creating and maintaining an educational environment where 115