Policy California University of Pennsylvania is committed to the human rights and dignity of all individuals, therefore, it is the policy of the university to prevent and eliminate sexual harassment within the university community. In addition, it is the policy of the university that any practice or behavior that constitutes sexual harassment is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Sexual harassment violates basic human rights as well as state and federal law.
Furthermore, retaliation against the accuser, witnesses or other persons involved is prohibited. The university also recognizes that accusations of sexual harassment are grievous and have serious consequences, and the university will take the necessary precautions to protect students, faculty, staff and managers from false accusations. Any employee of the university who witnesses or is told of an incident of alleged sexual harassment is obliged to report it to the special assistant to the president for EEEO as soon as possible. Prevention is the best tool for elimination of sexual harassment. This university will take the steps necessary to prevent sexual harassment from occurring by regularly and affirmatively raising the subject, conducting training, expressing strong disapproval, taking appropriate sanctions and informing employees and students of their rights.