Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment is applicable to all University, faculty, students, staff, volunteers and third party contractors. In addition, this policy includes all external partnerships or Memoranda of Understanding between Bowie State University and outside agencies, or institutions, including state and county governments. Finally, this policy covers all Bowie State University campuses. It is the policy of Bowie State University to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff, work and learn in an environment that is free of sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment is a form of illegal sex discrimination.
Sexual harassment between faculty and students or supervisors and subordinates exploits the unequal power structure inherent in these professional relationships and will not be tolerated by Bowie State University. Sexual harassment may occur between people of the same or different genders. Sexual harassment is an infringement on the individual s right to work and study in an environment free from unwanted sexual attention, and sexual pressure of any kind. Finally, all acts of sexual harassment by BSU faculty, students, staff, volunteers, and third party contractors is expressly prohibited. The University is mindful of the principles of academic freedom and is committed to protecting the expression of ideas, teaching methods, and course content in the academic setting.