Sexual Harassment Sexual Harrassment Sexual harassment is one form of illegal discrimination. It is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Kansas State Law, and the University of Kansas Medical Center's policies . KUMC is committed to providing an harassment-free environment in which students and employees can learn and work. The Equal Opportunity Office is responsible for developing university policies governing all forms of illegal discrimination, including sexual harassment, and procedures for responding to discrimination complaints . Unwanted, inappropriate, and offensive physical or verbal sexual advances.
Sexual harassers can be male or female, boss or subordinate, teacher or student.
Sexual harassers direct their behavior toward persons of the opposite sex or persons of the same sex, regardless of age, appearance or gender. It is the effect on the person being subjected to the behavior, not the intent of the harasser, which defines sexual harassment. Supervisors and department chairs have a special responsibility. They are legally responsible for stopping behaviors that could be considered sexual harassment, and for responding in an appropriate and timely manner to complaints. Let the harasser know you are uncomfortable with his or her behavior, that it is unwelcome, and you want it stopped.