University of Maine System Policy Manual – Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence, Stalking and Retaliation and Title IX Sexual Harassment- Title IX Sexual Harassment Definitions
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Relevant Excerpt
Hostile Environment: Sexual harassment that creates a hostile environment is based on sex and exists when the harassment:
(i) Is subjectively and objectively offensive; and
(ii) Is so severe or pervasive as to alter the conditions of a person’s employment, education or living situation that it creates an abusive working, educational or living environment.