Sexual Harassment Policy
Murray State University
Relevant Excerpt
[I]n general, sexual harassment means inappropriate conduct on the basis of sex including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: ... such conduct when committed by a student is so severe, pervasive and objectively offensive that it has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a student’s work performance or participation or
performance in a course, program or activity, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for work or any course, program or activity;...
Sexual harassment takes many forms. It can include sexual innuendo, suggestive or demeaning comments, insults, hostile remarks, humor and jokes about gender or gender-specific traits, requests or demands for sexual favors, threats or suggestive gestures.