Abusive treatment of individuals on a personal or stereotyped basis is contrary to the concepts of academic freedom and equal opportunity. Sexual harassment is one form of such abuse and cannot be tolerated.
Sexual harassment is also illegal.
It is prohibited in the employment context by Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and in the education context by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Therefore, this policy shall apply to all persons affiliated with the University, including its students and employees. Persons who violate this policy shall be subject to corrective action. This policy supplants and supersedes all other policies and procedures related to issues of sexual harassment. As defined here, quid pro quo sexual harassment normally arises in the context of an authority relationship.