Sexual Harassment

Publication: Faculty Handbook, Staff Handbook

Policy Statement

Sexual harassment is forbidden.

Policy Procedures

Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature where the individual is made to feel as if he or she must agree to the request or submit to the advance in order to get favorable treatment at work. Sexual harassment also includes sexually oriented conduct and communications which unreasonably interfere with an employee’s work performance or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. This policy protects and covers the conduct of all employees.