In an effort to provide a working environment free of harassment, Northeast Alabama Community College does not tolerate bullying of employees or students. Bullying is defined as behavior directed at another individual that is meant to hurt them either physically or emotionally to elicit a reaction to pain, hurt feelings, fear, segregation, or humiliation caused by one attempting to wield power and/or control over them. Bullying can include aggressive communication, acts and behaviors aimed at humiliation, and manipulation. Some examples include ridiculing; teasing; mocking; staring; gossiping; making demeaning or threatening comments; cyberbullying; offensive remarks; and invasion or personal space. The college encourages its employees to be mindful of the tone and content of their verbal and written communications with others while at work and when attending college-sponsored events. Employees who believe that they are being bullied can report this behavior by following the procedures for reporting Employee Complaints.