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The University reserves the right to address offensive conduct based on a protected characteristic that does not meet the definitions of prohibited conduct contained below, including conduct that does not rise to the level of creating a hostile environment or that is generic in nature and does not implicate a protected characteristic. Conduct that implicates a protected characteristic but does not rise to the level of discrimination or discriminatory harassment as those terms are defined in this Policy is referred to as bias-related conduct. Addressing such conduct will not result in the imposition of discipline under this Policy, but may be addressed through respectful conversation, remedial actions, education, effective Hearing Resolution or Administrative Resolution, and/or other Informal Resolution mechanisms. Depending on the nature of the offensive conduct, the matter may be referred to other appropriate University offices for review and appropriate action under other University policies. 

The University assesses each reported incident to determine if the behavior constitutes prohibited conduct or biased-related conduct, and if so, the appropriate response pursuant to this Policy or other pertinent University policies.