American University community values the individual's right to live, work, and study without fear of intimidation, coercion, or exploitation. Sexual harassment creates an environment, which is intolerable and incompatible with the mission and goals of the university.
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination and is illegal.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Such harassment is personal. What may be perceived as sexual harassment by one person may not be so perceived by another. Sexual harassment can range from sexual humor and innuendo to physical threats and sexual assaults. This definition of sexual harassment is not meant to restrict academic freedom as described in Section 4 of the Faculty Manual and it applies to language, activities, and actions inappropriate to the content of a course or other academic activity.