The University of Houston is committed to providing equality of treatment and opportunity in an environment that appreciates and respects the diversity of the community it serves. It is university policy to prohibit discrimination in employment and educational services based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation, except where such a distinction is required by law, and to promote the full realization of equal opportunity through an affirmative action program. The University of Houston provides equal treatment and opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation except where such distinction is required by law. The University of Houston is committed to providing a professional working and learning environment free from sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is illegal.
At a university, sexual harassment also constitutes unprofessional conduct which compromises the university's commitment to the integrity of the learning process. As such, the University of Houston will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment. Failure to investigate allegations of sexual harassment or failure to take timely corrective action is considered a violation of the university's sexual harassment policy and may also violate federal and state laws. Furthermore, this institution is committed to providing the training necessary to educate the staff, faculty, and students to understand and respect these policies and procedures. In addition, sexual harassment by a public servant is a criminal offense under Texas Penal Code Sec.