This University of Missouri policy aims for an increased awareness regarding sexual harassment by making available information, education and guidance on the subject for the University community. It is the policy of the University of Missouri, in accordance with providing a positive, discrimination-free environment, that sexual harassment in the work place or educational environment is unacceptable conduct.
Sexual harassment is subject to discipline, up to and including separation from the institution.
B. Definition Sexual harassment is defined for this policy as either 1. Unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual activity by a University employee in a position of power or authority to a University employee or a member of the student body, or 2. This policy also prohibits retaliation against any person who brings an accusation of discrimination or sexual harassment or who assists with the investigation of sexual harassment. Notwithstanding this provision, the University may discipline an employee or student who has been determined to have brought accusation of sexual harassment in bad faith. Pursue appropriate informal resolution procedures as defined by the individual campuses.