Christians manifest these truths by their mutual service and love in the body of Christ. I. Policy Fuller Theological Seminary expects that the dignity of all people, female and male, will be revered and celebrated in behavior, attitude and the use of language by each member of the seminary community. This expectation is grounded in the belief that Scripture affirms mutuality and care for the other, explicitly forbids behavior which arises from the abuse of power, and teaches that men and women together are created in God's image and for God's glory. The seminary is therefore committed to creating and maintaining a community in which students, faculty and administrative and academic staff can work together in an atmosphere free of all forms of harassment, exploitation or intimidation, including sexual harassment. 42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e et seq.
Sexual harassment is a barrier to learning in the classroom and to productivity in the workplace.
It is the intention of the seminary to take whatever action may be needed to prevent, correct and, if necessary, discipline behavior which violates this policy. Faculty, administrators and supervisors have the responsibility for participation in the creation of a campus environment free from sexual harassment, an environment that bears joyful witness to the God-given worth of all persons. Both men and women may be victims of sexual harassment. One person may be sexually harassing another person and not be aware of it. In determining whether the alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, consideration shall be given to the record as a whole and to the totality of the circumstances, including the context in which the alleged conduct occurred.