In providing an educational and work climate which is positive and discrimination-free, faculty, staff, and students should be aware that harassment in the workplace or the educational environment is unacceptable conduct and will not be condoned.
Harassment is a form of discrimination.
Formal action concerning harassment will follow the policies and procedures currently established for the various areas of the University. Vice presidents, deans, directors, and heads of schools, divisions, departments, and offices, and regional campus chancellors are specifically responsible within their particular organization for publicizing and implementing this policy. Within the context of this policy, harassment is defined as any person's conduct which unreasonably interferes with an employee's or student's status or performance by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or educational environment. Sexual harassment may consist of a variety of behaviors including, but not limited to, subtle pressure for sexual activity, inappropriate touching and language, demands for sexual favors, and physical assault. Harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or other protected status includes offensive or demeaning treatment of an individual, where such treatment is based typically on prejudiced stereotypes of a group to which that individual may belong.