Sexual harassment violates basic human dignity and impedes the fundamental mission of the university. A cooperative working relationship, one that promotes mutual respect, should be fostered among faculty, administration and staff. An atmosphere of trust between faculty and students should be preserved. There must also be a spirit of respect and trust within the student community. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual s work performance or education experience, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment.
Sexual harassment can be verbal, written, physical, or pictorial in nature.
This policy applies to all students, staff, administrators, faculty members, vendors, and guests, whether on campus or at off-campus programs, activities, or events. Current students, staff, administrators, or faculty members who believe that they have been sexually harassed by another member of the university community or by a third party, vendor or guest should use the processes below to seek resolution of concerns. To the extent possible, the university will maintain the confidentiality of all parties involved in a sexual harassment complaint. Confidentiality, however, cannot be guaranteed. False or mischievous reports of sexual harassment will be subject to review and appropriate action will be taken.