EWU Policy 402-01: Sexual Misconduct, Interpersonal Violence & Title IX Responsibilities

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Consistent with state and federal law, sexual harassment is conduct on the basis of sex that meets the criteria of one of the following categories: ...
B. Hostile Environment

Unwelcome conduct on the basis of sex that creates a hostile environment. Unwelcome conduct may create a hostile environment when it is so severe or pervasive, and objectively offense as determined by a reasonable person that: ... It substantially interferes with another’s ability to work, study, participate in, or benefit from the university’s programs or activities ...