SECTION 10

GLOSSARY AND TERMS

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HARASSMENT - Harassment is any conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working/learning environment. Harassment because of age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status is strictly prohibited. Harassment is considered a serious breach of conduct and violates state and federal laws.

HEERA - This is the acronym for the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act, enacted in 1978 as SB 1091 (Berman), Chapter 744, California Government Code, Section 3560 and following. This is the higher education collective bargaining law that applies to the California State University.

HOLIDAYS - Days that are designated for observance of either national or state holidays. The university observes all national holidays as holidays for employees in active employment status. The university also observes a number of state holidays. These holidays are listed in the Class Schedule, Catalog, and CBA.

HONORARY DEGREES - Recognition to individuals who have distinguished themselves with a record of significant achievement or service that embodies the objectives and ideals of the CSU. The California State University grants honorary degrees at the commencement exercise of the sponsoring campus.

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