Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions or academic decisions affecting such individual. Such conduct has the purpose of effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or learning environment. Any member of the Houston Baptist University community is a possible victim of sexual harassment, although historically women are most often victimized. Non-verbal harassment may include insulting, whistling, gestures, or leering. How To Deal With A Sexual Harassment Situation Houston Baptist University takes sexual harassment complaints by students, faculty, administration, and staff very seriously.
Sexual harassment hurts our whole community when it occurs.
In addition to violating the law, as well as University policy, it violates the University goal of developing a community where relationships are based on trust and mutual respect. University Minister Director of Student Ministry Director of Residence College University Counselor Director of Human Resources Faculty, administrators, and staff believing they are being harassed or feeling in need of advice are encouraged to see the Director of Human Resources as soon as possible. Students are encouraged to seek assistance even if they are unsure that what they are experiencing is sexual harassment. Do not allow sexual harassment to jeopardize your rights and opportunities as a student here at Houston Baptist University for work or education. The University wants to work with students to attempt to resolve sexual harassment issues but cannot do so unless reports are received by the appropriate personnel listed above.