Violence within CSS community relationships is defined as unjust or callous use of force or power which has the likelihood of causing hurt, fear, injury or death. This kind of violence is prohibited and violators are subject to the disciplinary action which may include sanctions and/or dismissal. This type of violence includes but is not limited to other prohibited activities under the General Harassment and Bullying policy and the Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy.
This behavior can include:
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threatening or inflicting of physical or psychological harm upon any person (See General Harassment or Bullying Policy)
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physical or gesture bullying, such as pushing, shoving, kicking, poking, tripping, assault, or threat of physical assault
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damage to a person's work area or property
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non-verbal threatening gestures such as approaching another person with fists clenched or with one or more other fighting gestures
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any gestures which could reasonably be interpreted as threatening
Reporting Violence within CSS Community Relationships
Non-emergency cases of violence should be reported to the Dean of Students or Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. In cases where there exists immediate threat of physical harm to any person or property, campus community members should contact the local police at 911 and Campus Safety 218-723-6175.