sexual misconduct – The Answer Wall

September 10, 2019September 12, 2019

If someone tried to kiss you but you didn’t say no, does that count as harassment?

Ugh! Sorry that happened. You can see how BC defines sexual harassment and consent in the Student Sexual Misconduct Policy here: bit.ly/BC-sexual-misconduct. If you think you may have been harassed, you are welcome and encouraged to reach out to resources on or off campus that can help. BC’s You Are Not Alone Guide (bit.ly/BC-you-are-not-alone) includes lots of helpful information, including multiple places on campus where you can get information, assistance with reporting, and direct support. If you have any questions about BC policy, talk to Corey Kelly in Student Conduct at 617-552-3470 or corey.kelly@bc.edu or Melinda Stoops, Student Affairs Title IX Coordinator at 617-552-3482 or melinda.stoops@bc.edu

April 8, 2019April 9, 2019

What would happen if you got caught having sex on campus?

If this was in public it seems to fall under “sexual exploitation” in the BC Student Sexual Misconduct Policy (bit.ly/BCSexualMisconductPol). If you were found to have violated it, you would be sanctioned. That varies from having to give up your BC housing, to having to give up your degree – though they state that the response will be “commensurate with the violation.” Get a room?

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