Harvard Business School is firmly committed to maintaining an environment free from sexual harassment. The definition of sexual harassment will vary depending on circumstances. It can generally be defined as any unwanted sexual behavior, such as physical contact or verbal comments or suggestions, which adversely affects the working or learning environment of an individual or group. On occasion, there is a need to resolve grievances. For the protection of its students, employees, and faculty, the School has the resources to address suspected cases of discrimination, including sexual harassment. At the request of the individual, an informal investigation will be undertaken to ascertain the relevant facts. Often, a remedy may be found through informal procedures. If an individual wishes to make a formal complaint, she or he need only submit a written complaint to a designated administrative officer. Upon receipt of the written complaint, a formal sexual harassment procedure is followed, and notice of the complaint is made available to the accused. Harvard University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and work environment in which no member of the University community is, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any University program or activity. Gender-based and sexual harassment, including sexual violence, are forms of sex discrimination in that they deny or limit an individual's ability to participate in or benefit from University programs or activities. This Policy is designed to ensure a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and work environment and to meet legal requirements, including: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the University's programs or activities; relevant sections of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in employment; and Massachusetts laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. It does not preclude application or enforcement of other University or School policies. The University is committed to responding promptly and effectively when it learns of any form of possible discrimination based on sex. The University responds to reports of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, as part of its efforts to stop the harassment and prevent the recurrence of possible sex discrimination. An individual who has questions or concerns regarding possible discrimination based on sex should contact the Executive Education Title IX Coordinator, Sally Robinson at: srobinson@hbs.edu or +1.617.495.6066 (5.6066 from any campus phone); or Liza Nascembeni at: lnascembeni@hbs.edu or +1.617.496.0871 (6.0871 from any campus phone.) The comprehensive policy on sexual and gender-based harassment, as well as procedures for handling complaints, is available for your review.