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. C. Provisions Provisions. 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. Further harassment against complainants or retaliation against complaints or others who participate in the investigation of a complaint will not be tolerated. Such acts will be subjected to appropriate and prompt disciplinary or remedial action. 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.