In keeping with its long-standing traditions and policies, the S4C considers students, employees, applicants for admission or employment, and those seeking access to college programs on the basis of individual merit. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law (including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972). Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX, which provides that: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving financial assistance.