NMJC prohibits any act, deed or speech interpreted as racial harassment, by or against, students, employees, and guests of the college. Students or employees engaging in such conduct are subject to disciplinary action ranging from probation or suspension to termination of employment.
Philosophy Statement
NMJC is committed to the principles of free inquiry and free expression. Members of the college community have the right to hold, vigorously defend and promote their ideas and opinions to flourish or wither according to their merits.
Respect for this right requires that students and employees tolerate expression of views that they find offensive. All members of the educational community should however, voluntarily adopt standards of civility and good taste that reflect mutual respect, understanding and sensitivity among its diverse racial, ethnic and cultural groups.
Harassment of students or employees on the basis of race contributes to a hostile work or school environment that makes access to work or education for those subjected to it less than equal.
Racist behavior also brings dishonor to the perpetrator, demoralizes and disrupts the academic community as a whole and diminishes the stature of NMJC. Racist communication and acts demean, ridicule and humiliate the victim and also can cause serious emotional distress, impede the learning process and in the form of “fighting words” may provoke a violent response.
For all these reasons, NMJC unequivocally condemns racist behavior in all of its forms. The Dean of Students or designee has the primary responsibility for responding to an accusation or complaint of racial harassment when dealing with students. The Dean of Students or designee will follow the NMJC Student Code of Conduct procedures if deemed warranted.
