Once a person in a position of authority at Indiana University has knowledge, or should have had knowledge, of conduct constituting sexual harassment, the university is exposed to liability. Therefore, any supervisor, manager or faculty member who is aware of sexual harassment and condones it, by action or inaction, will also be subject to corrective action. A. Provisions Employees 1. Faculty, staff, and students have the right to raise the issue of harassment. , and are protected by faculty and staff personnel policies and student codes. Sexual harassment can be a grievous action having serious and far-reaching effects on the careers and lives of individuals.
False accusations can have similar impact.
Thus the charge of sexual harassment is not to be taken lightly by a charging party, a respondent, or any other member of the University community. The university will deal with reports of sexual harassment in a fair and thorough manner, which includes protecting, to the extent possible, the privacy and reputational interests of the accusing and accused parties. Education Prevention 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 of each faculty, staff, and student member of the University to adhere to this policy. B. Definitions Definition.