Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3341 - Bowling Green State University › Chapter 3341-2 - Policy Statements › Section 3341-2-41 - Title IX sexual harassment policy and procedures

Current through all regulations passed and filed
			 through July 1, 2024
(A)
			 Policy statement and purpose
Bowling Green state university (BGSU) prohibits sexual
				harassment and the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault
				and stalking (as defined by the Clery Act) and reaffirms its commitment to
				build a welcoming, safe and diverse environment. Toward that end, BGSU issues
				this statement of policy to inform the campus community of our programs to
				address sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault
				and stalking as well as the procedures for institutional disciplinary action in
				cases of alleged sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual
				assault, or stalking, when it is reported to a university official.
BGSU is committed to providing an environment where all members
				of the university community may pursue their employment or studies free from
				discrimination. All members of the university community have a responsibility
				to create and maintain an environment free from discrimination and
				harassment.
BGSU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its
				education, employment, or service activities. BGSU prohibits sexual harassment,
				sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, retaliation, and
				violation of mutual restrictions on contact between the parties (collectively,
				"prohibited conduct.")
BGSU has adopted this policy to express its commitment to:
				prevent prohibited conduct and address its effects should it occur; restore or
				preserve equal access to the university's education programs and activities;
				support individuals who report incidents of possible prohibited conduct and
				those affected by it; and provide a fair and impartial process for all parties
				when an incident is reported.
This policy establishes procedures and standards by which
				reported incidents of prohibited conduct will be received, investigated,
				evaluated and, when warranted, the manner in which sanctions will be imposed.
				It describes how BGSU will proceed, once possible prohibited conduct has been
				reported, consistent with our duties under state and federal laws, including,
				but not limited to, Title IX, the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act
				(VAWA), and related regulations.
(B) Policy scope
(1) This policy applies to BGSU students and
			 employees in a BGSU education program or activity. This policy also designates
			 "mandatory reporters" and specifies the duties applicable to those faculty,
			 staff, and volunteers.
(2) BGSU has
			 jurisdiction under this policy whenever the prohibited conduct occurs on campus
			 or in any building owned or controlled by a 
									recognized
			 student organization.
(3) BGSU also
			 has jurisdiction when prohibited conduct occurs off campus (including online or
			 electronic conduct) in the United States if it occurs in connection with a BGSU
			 education program or activity, including BGSU-sponsored research or internship
			 programs or any other location, event, or circumstance in which BGSU exercised
			 substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the
			 prohibited conduct occurred.
(4)
									
									Recognized student organizations (RSOs) are registered
			 with the office of student engagement . The university has jurisdiction over RSOs
			 and it may address prohibited conduct committed in relation to RSO activities
			 through the code of student conduct and this policy. Reports of prohibited
			 conduct involving RSOs will be provided to the title IX coordinator, who will
			 confirm that the university takes appropriate action to restore or preserve
			 equal access to the university's education program or activity.