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Workplace Violence |
The Office of the Chancellor is committed to creating and maintaining a
working, learning and social environment that is free from violence for all employees.
Civility, understanding and mutual respect toward all persons are intrinsic
to the existence of a safe and healthy workplace. Threats of violence or acts
of violence not only impact the individuals concerned, but also the mission of
the Chancellor’s Office to foster higher education through open dialogue and
the free exchange of ideas. The Chancellor’s Office prohibits violent acts or
threats of violence, and any employee who commits a violent act or threatens
to commit a violent act is subject to disciplinary action and/or civil or
criminal prosecution as appropriate.
The Chancellor’s Office has zero tolerance for violence against any member
of the workforce, other persons in the workplace, or property.
For the purpose of this policy, violence and threats of violence include,
but are not limited to:
- Any act that is physically assaultive; or
- Any threat, behavior or action that is interpreted by a reasonable
person to carry potential:
- To harm or endanger the safety or others;
- To result in an act of aggression; or
- To destroy or damage property.
Established personnel and public safety procedures will serve as the
mechanism for resolving situations of violence or threats of violence. Each
allegation of violence or threat of violence will be taken seriously.
Individuals are encouraged to report acts of violence, threats of violence,
or any other behavior, which by intent, act or outcome harms another person
or property, to their supervisor or to Human Resource Services. |
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Last Updated:
March 5, 2007
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