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Virginia State University Policy Manual: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy

Virginia State University

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Green
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Harassment Policies
Last updated

May 10, 2025

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Sexual harassment is defined under Title IX as conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following: ... Unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would determine to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the University's educational program or activity; ...

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