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Age Discrimination

No University student or employee shall, on the basis of age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any University program or activity.

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Hostile Environment Age Harassment

The University will not tolerate the creation or existence of an environment that is hostile on the basis of age. Such a hostile environment is defined as harassing conduct (e.g., physical, verbal, graphic or written) related to age that is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to (1) interfere with or limit the ability of an individual to participate in or benefit from the University’s programs and activities or (2) unreasonably interfere with an individual’s work or academic performance by creating an objectively intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or learning environment. Whether the harassing conduct is considered severe, persistent or pervasive depends upon the context in which the behavior occurred.

See the discussion of Hostile Environment Harassment for additional information about prohibited harassment.

Where to go for Help

If you believe you are experiencing age discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the appropriate university official (dean, director, HR Representative, etc.) and/or the Office of Institutional Equity. There are also many resources on campus that provide assistance, support and information to individuals experiencing age discrimination or harassment. If you are unsure which office to contact, contact the office that seems most appropriate, and that office will either assist you or help you make contact with a University office that can.