Oregon Sexual Misconduct Addendum
I. Purpose
This Addendum supplements Policy #04-018 for Concorde students and employees located in Oregon. It includes the specific definitions and student rights required by Oregon law (ORS 350.349; OAR 715-030-0030). Where Oregon law provides additional protections, this Addendum controls for Oregon-based conduct or parties.
II. Oregon Definitions
Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is sufficiently severe or pervasive that it unreasonably interferes with academic or work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for a reasonable person in similar circumstances.
Sexual Violence
Actual or attempted physical contact of a sexual nature when the other person has not given consent, is incapacitated, or is unable to refuse. Includes forced or coerced sexual contact, penetration, unwanted intimate touching, or conduct commonly described as rape or sexual assault.
Domestic Violence
Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, threats, coercion, or other conduct defined as domestic or family violence under Oregon law when committed by a spouse, intimate partner, cohabiting partner, family member, or similar relationship.
Intimate Partner Violence
A form of domestic violence between individuals who are or were in a romantic or sexual relationship, including physical, sexual, emotional, technological, or economic abuse or threats.
Gender-Based Harassment
Unwelcome conduct based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, or perceived nonconformity with gender stereotypes that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a hostile environment.
Gender-Based Violence
Any form of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse or coercion directed at someone because of sex, gender identity, or gender expression.
Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation
Unwelcome conduct based on actual or perceived sexual orientation that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a hostile environment.
Violence Based on Sexual Orientation
Physical, sexual, or psychological abuse or threats directed at someone because of actual or perceived sexual orientation.
Stalking
A pattern of unwanted contact or conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear, intimidation, or coercion regarding their safety or the safety of family or household members.
Sexual Exploitation
Taking non-consensual or abusive sexual advantage of another person, including creating or distributing intimate images without consent, voyeurism, or causing another person to expose intimate parts or engage in sexual acts without consent.
Consent
Freely given, informed permission to participate in sexual activity. Consent cannot be given by someone who is asleep, unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to make informed decisions. A prior relationship does not constitute consent.
III. Oregon Student Waiver of Academic or Disciplinary Requirements
A student who has experienced sexual misconduct may request a waiver of minimum grade point average or disciplinary-record requirements for institution-sponsored programs or activities. Requests may be made verbally or in writing to the Title IX Coordinator. If granted, the waiver will be documented in writing without identifying details of the student’s experience.
IV. Confidential Victim Services
Students have access to confidential victim services through a certified advocate or a local community-based domestic and sexual violence advocacy organization. Communications with these advocates are confidential under Oregon law. Contact information for these services is made available to Oregon students in Concorde’s published resource materials.