Sexual harassment is illegal under Federal, State, and City laws, and will not be tolerated within the University. The University, through its colleges, will disseminate this policy and take other steps to educate the University community about sexual harassment. Members of the University community who believe themselves to be aggrieved under this policy are strongly encouraged to report the allegations of sexual harassment as promptly as possible. Delay in making a complaint of sexual harassment may make it more difficult for the college to investigate the allegations. It is a violation of University policy for any member of the University community to engage in sexual harassment or to retaliate against any member of the University community for raising an allegation of sexual harassment, filing a complaint alleging sexual harassment, or for participating in any proceeding to determine if sexual harassment has occurred.
Sexual harassment can occur between individuals of different sexes or of the same sex.
A lack of intent to harass may be relevant to, but will not be determinative of, whether sexual harassment has occurred. C. Examples of Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment may take different forms. Using a person's response to a request for sexual favors as a basis for an academic or employment decision is one form of sexual harassment. Other types of unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature can also constitute sexual harassment, if sufficiently severe or pervasive that the target does find, and a reasonable person would find, that an intimidating, hostile or abusive work or academic environment has been created. Amorous dating, or sexual relationships that might be appropriate in other circumstances have inherent dangers when they occur between a faculty member, supervisor, or other member of the University community and any person for whom he or she has a professional responsibility.