University Sexual Misconduct Policy

Relevant Excerpt

University Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome verbal or physical behavior which is directed at an individual based on sex, when these behaviors are sufficiently severe or pervasive to have the effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s educational experience, working conditions, or living conditions by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Examples of conduct that can constitute sexual harassment if based on an individual’s sex include but are not limited to:

• Unwelcome jokes or comments (e.g., sexist jokes);
• Disparaging remarks about sex, gender identity, or gender expression (e.g., negative or offensive remarks or jokes about an individual’s self-presentation);
• Displaying negative or offensive posters or pictures about sex;
• Electronic communications, such as e-mail, text messaging, and Internet use, that violate this policy.