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. In such cases, usually, the dean of academic affairs will meet individually with the complainant and respondent and any other parties that the dean deems appropriate in an attempt to come to an informal resolution. Formal Complaint of Sexual Harassment made against a faculty member or an individual carrying out teaching responsibilities. The dean will discuss the matter with the complainant and respondent and any other parties that the dean deems appropriate. This stage will be completed within three weeks of the receipt of the complaint by the dean of academic affairs, except when the university is not in Fall and Spring session.