This stance is consistent with the University's efforts to maintain equal employment opportunity, equal education opportunity, and non-discrimination in programs, services, and use of facilities. The determination of what constitutes sexual harassment will vary with the particular circumstances, but it may be described generally as repeated and unwanted sexual behavior, such as physical contact and verbal comments or suggestions which adversely affect the working or learning environment. Often sexual harassment involves relationships of unequal power and contains elements of coercion - as when compliance with requests for sexual favors becomes a criterion for granting work, study, or grading benefits. However, sexual harassment may also involve relationships among equals, as when repeated and unwelcome sexual advances or demeaning verbal behavior have a harmful effect on a person's ability to study or work. In keeping with this policy, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is undertaking a plan of action to protect employees, students, and users of the University facilities from sexual harassment and to rid the University of such conduct.
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Formal complaints will be handled as a disciplinary manner as outlined in the University and Community College System Code, Chapter 6. Classified employees are governed by the Nevada Administrative Code. Students are governed under the Student Conduct Code and Policies.