All members of the university community must take seriously the implications of this problems. Administrators and supervisors in particular must handle reports of sexual harassment quickly and effectively on a consistent basis. It is our goal, as our policy states, to keep the university environment free of sexual harassment. This brochure has been designed to help meet that end by providing the campus community with a greater understanding of the issue. Please read it carefully.
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual behavior.
When submission to sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment or academic evaluation. Impact vs. Intent. Even if certain behavior is not intended as sexual harassment, it is the impact of that behavior that is regarded as critical in determining if sexual harassment has occurred. It is a misconception held by many individuals that conduct must be intended to harass in order for it to constitute sexual harassment. Never use the power of your position to gain sexual favors or to influence your personal relationship with an employee or student.