This policy is intended to cover any harassment of or discrimination against a student by other students, employees or University agents. This policy also covers harassment of students by nonemployees on University property or while engaged in University sponsored activities, as well as discrimination against students by University contractors. All such actions should be reported to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Any student reporting such action retains confidentiality and privacy rights. Retaliation against any student who reports harassment or discrimination is prohibited.
Harassment includes any coercive sexual behavior used to control or influence a student.
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with a student's employment or academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work or educational environment. This office, in consultation with the Affirmative Action Office, will investigate the incident, consult with other appropriate University officials if necessary, and will resolve the complaint if possible. It is the intention of the University to resolve complaints as quickly as possible. If the complaint is not resolved on an informal basis, a student may file a formal complaint or grievance. Each individual has the right to proceed with or withdraw from the grievance procedure once it has been initiated.