G. UMBC is also strongly committed to an academic environment that supports the health, safety, and well being of all persons. Any behavior that violates this principle shall be subject to severe sanctions. To that end, the possession, use, or distribution of controlled dangerous substances or alcohol shall be viewed as extremely serious. Violations of this kind shall subject a student to the most serious sanctions, which may include suspension or expulsion from the University. The University is committed to an academic and employment environment free from unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other forms of sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is illegal.
Harassment and retaliation against persons filing discrimination charges is illegal. All proceedings of the University's student judicial process are confidential. The University may be compelled, under the Maryland Public Information Act, to release disciplinary records of student found to have committed crimes of violence and non-forcible sex offenses.