Student Conduct Handbook: Conduct Prohibited by the University

Relevant Excerpt

Hazing and/or intimidation- Hazing generally defined as the intentional commission of an act, by an individual, group, or organization of physically abusing or harassing another person or creating a situation which produces physical hurt or discomfort, severe emotional distress, embarrassment, or ridicule. ...

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Harassment leading to a hostile environment, which includes conduct meeting the following criteria and based in whole or in part upon the person’s age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by law. Harassment is defined as behavior that includes all of the following:

a.Directed toward a particular person or persons

b.Unwelcome

c.Severe or Pervasive

d.Unreasonably interferes with the targeted person’s employment, academic pursuits, or participation in university-sponsored activities as to effectively deny equal access to the university’s resources and opportunities.