Handbook of Student Rights and Responsibilities: Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence Policy Violations

Relevant Excerpt

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature (verbal or physical conduct) when the conduct:

• is reasonably perceived as creating an intimidating or hostile work, learning or living environment,
• unreasonably interferes with, denies or limits someone’s ability to participate in or benefit from any educational program and/or activities, and is based on power differentials, the creation of a hostile environment, or retaliation.

In addition to the above, specific types of sexual harassment constituting violations of this Policy include:

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Harassing Conduct: Intentionally or recklessly endangering, threatening, or causing emotional harm to any person. This may also include causing physical damage to their property.

Harassment: Harassment includes any written, verbal or physical acts (including electronically transmitted acts) that is reasonably perceived as creating an intimidating or hostile work, learning or living environment, particularly if questionable behavior is repeated and/or if it continues after the offending Party is informed of the objectionable and/or inappropriate nature of the behavior. Harassment can be a single incident, or a series of repeated incidents.

Sexually Inappropriate Behavior: Conduct that is lewd or obscene including sexually suggestive gestures or communication. Public masturbation, disrobing or exposure of one’s self to another person without that person’s consent is one example. This may be an isolated occurrence.