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32 of expression is valued and civility is observed. Students are encouraged to value our community and to accept responsibility for their individual behavior as well as for the common good. Columbia’s Code of Conduct exists to guide the creation of our community while providing expectations of behavior to ensure all members of our community are able to thrive in the educational space. Students should be thoroughly familiar with the academic and general requirements and polices of Columbia, as stated in the Columbia Catalog, Student Handbook, course schedule, and other official Columbia materials and publications. In addition, it is understood that students assume responsibility for the behavior of their guests on campus. Students are expected to share information regarding Columbia policies with their guests and to ensure that their guests’ behavior conforms to Columbia’s expectations. Faculty and staff are available to provide assistance and guidance to students concerning Columbia requirements and policies; however, the responsibility for understanding and meeting Columbia requirements rests with the student. Members of the Columbia community can report alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct through this website. Download a PDF of the Code of Conduct at www.colum.edu/codeofconduct. TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES students.colum.edu/title-ix/#title-ix-sexual-harassment-policy-and-procedures-1 Columbia College Chicago (the “College” or “Columbia”) is committed to maintaining an environment that respects the dignity of its students, faculty, and staff and is free from discrimination of any kind. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations (“Title IX”), the College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities (including, without limitation, in admissions and employment). Sexual Harassment (which includes quid pro quo sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other prohibited acts based on sex, as defined in section X) is a form of sex discrimination. In compliance with Title IX, this Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy & Procedures (the “Policy”) requires a consistent institutional response to any allegation of Sexual Harassment regarding which the College has Actual Knowledge \[as defined in section XIII(A)(1)\] that is: (a) in a College Education Program or Activity \[as defined in section XIII(A)(2)\], and (b) involves conduct that occurred in the United States of America. This Policy applies to all Columbia faculty, staff, students, as well as to third parties (the “Community”), regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. COMMUNICATION AND NEWS Did we tell you that Columbia students have something to say? Yeah, ok. This is where they (you) say it. THE COLUMBIA CHRONICLE columbiachronicle.com The Columbia Chronicle is Columbia College Chicago’s award-winning, student- run news operation. The Chronicle staff produces daily digital content in both