The policy is consistent with federal statutes that prohibit sex discrimination against employees and that require equal and fair treatment of students. Thus, the policy presented here applies to students as well as to employees. All employees, including faculty, staff, graduate assistants, and administrators are expected to comply with this policy. Sexual harassment is reprehensible and will not be tolerated by the University. It subverts the mission ofthe University and threatens the careers, educational experience, and well-beingof students, faculty, and staff.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discriminationand is illegal.
Sexual harassment also may occur between individuals of the same sex. Southeast Missouri State University will not tolerate sexual harassment in any form. Furthermore, this institutionis committed to providing training to educate the staff, faculty, and students about sexual harassment issues. The Assistant to the President for Diversity shall be responsible for maintaining operating procedures to implement this policy.