Sexual harassment of students and employees is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated . The right to confidentiality of all parties involved in a sexual harassment complaint shall be strictly adhered to insofar as it does not interfere with the University's legal obligation to investigate allegations of misconduct and to take appropriate corrective action. IUP prohibits retaliatory action against individuals filing either informal or formal complaints of sexual harassment. Nothing contained in this policy protects an individual who maliciously makes false accusations. While seeking to protect those whose dignity might be compromised, it must be emphasized that false accusations of sexual harassment will not be tolerated.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is reprehensible and unlawful.
Title IX of the education amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in employment. Sexual harassment occurs in a variety of situations. Sexual harassment may also involve relationships among equals. In these cases repeated sexual advances or demeaning, verbal behavior have a harmful effect on one's ability to study, live, or work within the academic community. It is the responsibility of students, faculty, and staff members to report complaints of sexual harassment.