The President of the University of Houston has authorized this interim sexual harassment policy and procedures subject to change based on review by the Faculty Senate, Staff Council, the Student Association and other appropriate officials. Policy The University of Houston is committed to providing a professional working and learning environment free from sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is illegal.
At a university, sexual harassment also constitutes unprofessional conduct which compromises the university's commitment to the integrity of the learning process. As such, the University of Houston will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment. Failure to investigate allegations of sexual harassment or failure to take timely corrective action is considered a violation of the university's sexual harassment policy and may also violate federal and state laws. Furthermore, this institution is committed to providing the training necessary to educate the staff, faculty, and students to understand and respect these policies and procedures. Sexual harassment, it must be understood, is not limited by gender of either party, nor by superior-subordinate relationships.