Employees should contact the Human Resource Services Office. Students in need of accommodation should contact the Coordinator for Students with Disabilities in the Counseling and Testing Office. Individuals who believe this policy has been violated may contact a member of the University Grievance Committee or their supervisor. In accordance with its equal opportunity policy, Pacific Lutheran University prohibits any discrimination in education or employment on the basis of gender. Moreover, PLU is committed to providing an environment in which students and Employees can work, live and study free from all types of sexual misconduct.
Sexual misconduct has a serious negative impact on the quality of the education and work experience.
The range of sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, intimidation, coercion, sexual assault, and certain consensual sexual relationships. As set forth below, the University does not and will not tolerate sexual misconduct by or against any of its students or Employees. The University will work to prevent and eliminate such behavior by providing a comprehensive education program to promote awareness of acceptable and non-acceptable behaviors. This policy is intended to meet the requirements of applicable federal and state law. If this policy is inconsistent with any applicable law, it is the University s intent to follow applicable law.