The university will take whatever ion is needed to prevent, stop, correct, or discipline behavior that violates this policy. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, oral or written warnings, demotion, transfer, suspension, or dismissal for cause. All members of the university community are encouraged to report promptly any conduct that could be in violation of this policy. The University will take measures to educate and train employees periodically regarding conduct that could constitute a violation of this policy. Sexual harassment may involve the behavior of a person of either sex toward a person of the opposite or the same sex.
Sexual harassment can occur on or off campus.
The harasser may be a member of the university community, or an outside individual involved in university business. The fact that someone did not intend to sexually harass an individual is generally not considered a defense to a complaint of sexual harassment. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to gestures, facial expressions, speech, or physical contact understood to be sexual in nature or which is repeated after the individual signifies that the conduct is perceived to be sexually offensive. For conduct to be considered sexual harassment, it need not be direct or explicit. Sexual harassment can be implied from the conduct, circumstances, and the relationship of the individuals involved.