[I]t is the effect of behavior, as defined by the "reasonable person standard", not the intent of the person who did the behavior, that determines sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance or request for sexual favors or any conduct of a sexual nature when [...] such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's employment or academic performance by creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working, living, or educational environment.

Examples of the kinds of conduct that may be considered inappropriate behavior, sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:

* Unwelcome sexual propositions, invitations and solicitations;
* Unwelcome verbal expressions of a sexual nature, including graphic commentaries about a person's body, dress, appearance, or sexual activities;
* Unwelcome inappropriate contact such as patting, tickling or brushing up against a person;
* Demands or requests for sexual favors, accompanied by implied or overt promises or threats concerning an individual's academic or employment status;
* The creation of a hostile environment by the display or exposure of literature, materials, or actions perceived to be sexual in nature (e.g. pin-up calendars, offensive joke telling, etc.).

These actions in and of themselves are not always considered sexual harassment, but when performed repeatedly, or in a manner designed to humiliate or intimidate another, can be found to meet the definition.

Sexual harassment consists of any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. This includes: submission to, or rejection of, such conduct that is made either implicitly or explicitly a term or condition of employment or participation in an education program; submission to, or rejection of, such conduct that is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting a student; such conduct that has the purpose or effect of interfering with a student's work or academic performance; or such conduct that creates a hostile or intimidating work or academic environment.

Harassment includes conduct that has the intent or effect of unreasonably interfering with a person's life in the Clark community. Examples of harassment may include, but are not limited to the following: intimidation, threats, stalking, slurs, derogatory graffiti, internet posting or any conduct which endangers the health, safety or well-being of an individual or group.

Hate incidents include any act or attempted act by any person against another person, group, or property that has the intent of hostility towards the victim. Hate incidents may be based on a person's race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, ethnicity or social/political affiliation. Examples of hate incidents may include, but are not limited to the following: threats, physical assaults, or vandalism, including destruction of religious symbols.

Censoring the press or broadcast media which includes, but is not limited to, impeding the circulation of printed media is prohibited.

It is also a violation to deprive anyone who is exhibiting freedom of expression the opportunity to speak or be heard, to physically obstruct their movement, or to otherwise interfere with academic freedom.

Clark University students have the rights to express their ideas, thoughts and opinions, both individually and in manners of forum or protest, without fear of censure or retribution from members of the Clark University community.