This University policy is designed to protect all members of the University community. It also applies to all individuals, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. Further harassment against complainants or retaliation against complainants or others who participate in the investigation of a complaint will not be tolerated. Appropriate and prompt disciplinary or remedial action will be taken against persons found to be engaging in such further harassment. The University will deal with reports of sexual harassment in a fair and thorough manner, which includes protecting, to the extent possible and to the extent permitted by law, the privacy and reputational interests of the accusing and accused parties.
Education is the best tool for the prevention and elimination of sexual harassment.
It is the obligation and shared responsibility of all members of the University community to adhere to this policy. The Campus Affirmative Action Officer shall serve as a resource with regard to interpretation of sexual harassment guidelines. Confidentiality of information relating to investigations of complaints of sexual harassment shall be maintained to the extent practical and appropriate under the circumstances and to the extent permitted by law. Investigations must be conducted promptly and thoroughly. The university will look at the record as a whole, as well as the context in which the alleged misconduct occurred.