Our goal is to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a continuing affirmative action program that will eliminate discrimination based on factors irrelevant to job performance. Through affirmative action, opportunities will be provided for all persons to compete equally for employment and advancement to their highest levels of proficiency where individual skills and training are fully utilized. The continuing support of all staff members will be required for the achievement of the desired results. Sexual harassment is unacceptable conduct in the workplace and will not be condoned. All employees shall avoid conduct which undermines these principles.
Sexual harassment is a complex and sensitive issue.
It is a form of employee misconduct which undermines the integrity of the employment relationship. Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. All employees must be allowed to work in an environment free from unsolicited and unwelcome sexual overtures. Sexual harassment debilitates morale and interferes in the work productivity of its victims and other employees. Therefore, behavior of this nature will not be tolerated.