Interim Sexual Harassment Policy

Relevant Excerpt

“Sexual Harassment” is conduct on the basis of sex that constitutes Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment, Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, or Stalking.

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“Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment” is unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person access to the University’s Education Programs or Activities.

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Some specific examples of conduct that may constitute Sexual Harassment if unwelcome include, but are not limited to:

• Unreasonable pressure for a dating, romantic, or intimate relationship or sexual contact
• Unwelcome kissing, hugging, or massaging
• Sexual innuendos, jokes, or humor
• Displaying sexual graffiti, pictures, videos, or posters
• Using sexually explicit profanity
• Asking about, or telling about, sexual fantasies, sexual preferences, or sexual activities
• E-mail, internet, or other electronic use that violates this policy
• Leering or staring at someone in a sexual way, such as staring at a person’s breasts or groin
• Sending sexually explicit emails, text messages, or social media posts
• Commenting on a person’s dress in a sexual manner
• Giving unwelcome personal gifts such as lingerie that suggest the desire for a romantic relationship
• Insulting, demeaning, or degrading another person based on gender or gender stereotypes