The issue of sexual harassment has been heavily discussed on campus during the 1996-97 school year, particularly in recent months. The RSG chose sexual assault and harassment as the central topic for the Chancellor's Roundtable on January 30 of this year.
Sexual harassment is a nebulous issue because it is more difficult to define than sexual assault.
Many students believe that multiple instances of sexual harassment at Rhodes remain unreported each semester. The Handbook also explains that it is the responsibility of all members of the Rhodes community to report incidents of sexual assault and harassment to the appropriate College official. This policy covers violations by both students and faculty members of the College. Hood cited the ambiguity of the term sexual harassment and the closeness of the Rhodes community as two factors that may influence the reporting of violations. On a campus this size, you pretty much know everyone.