It is the policy of St. Lawrence University that all our employees and students should be able to enjoy a work and educational environment free from all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment. It is expressly against University policy for any employee or student to engage in sexual harassment. Conduct that is harassing to students or employees will not be tolerated. Any employee or student will be subject to disciplinary action for violation of this policy, up to and including termination or expulsion.
Sexual harassment is illegal under both state and federal law.
In some cases, it may be susceptible to prosecution under criminal sexual law. Any St. Lawrence University employee having a complaint of sexual harassment is urged to notify his or her immediate supervisor at once. If the complaint is against the immediate supervisor, or if the complainant for any other reason is not comfortable with or is unable to contact his or her supervisor, the University's Office of Equity Programs or the Personnel Office should be consulted. A student should notify the University's Office of Equity Programs for information on the complaint procedure and advice. The Equity Programs Office will investigate the allegations and recommend the necessary corrective action.