Student Code of Conduct Approved: July 3, 2018; Last Updated: August 2023 13 college programs or activities or is used as the basis for College decisions affecting the individual (often referred to as “quid pro quo” harassment); (2) Such conduct creates a hostile environment. A hostile environment exists when the conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive that it unreasonably interferes with, limits, or deprives an individual ability to participate in or benefit from, the College’s education or employment programs or activities. 33. Stalking Engaging in a course of conduct, directed at a specific person, which is likely to causes a reasonable person to fear for their safety or the safety of others or cause that person to suffer substantial emotional distress. Stalking does not require direct contact between parties and can be accomplished in many ways, including through the use of electronic media such as the internet, pagers, cell phones, or other similar devices. Good Samaritan Policy: Good Samaritans are individuals who summon aid in instances in which abuse of alcohol and other drugs has created a potentially life-threatening situation, requiring an immediate response from emergency services personnel. In all instances, Westchester Community College’s primary concern is that those in need receive prompt medical attention. A Good Samaritan, acting in good faith to summon aid in instances in which abuse of alcohol and other drugs has created a potentially life-threatening situation, requiring an immediate response from emergency services personnel, will not be subject to Westchester Community College’s Code of Conduct action for violations of alcohol and/or drug use policies occurring at or near the time of the request for aid.
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