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Policy Statements

Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence (Title IX & Non-Title IX): Sexual Harassment – Non-Title IX

Category: Harassment Policies
School: The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Statement Rating: Yellow
Last updated: April 1, 2021

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Sexual Harassment – Non-Title IX

Sexual or Gender-Based Hostile Environment Harassment that is not covered under the Definition of Title IX Sexual Harassment exists when conduct on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or pregnancy is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it unreasonably interferes with, limits, or deprives an individual from participating in or benefitting from the College’s programs and/or activities. Conduct must be deemed severe, persistent, or pervasive from both a subjective and objective perspective.

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