Harassment and Misconduct
Harassment is defined to be policies, behaviors, attitudes and practices related to personal characteristics of an individual or group that have the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, offensive, isolating and/or degrading environment for that individual or group. This includes (but is not limited to) the use of images, language or actions that foster, condition or tolerate discrimination based on skin color, race, culture, religion, disability, gender, personal choices and/or national/ethnic origin. Whether intentional or unintentional, any such conduct will be considered a violation of human dignity, addressing the expectation of consent in all interpersonal conduct and communication, including the opportunity to express consent or lack thereof.
Harassing behavior in any manner or form, including misconduct, by anyone in the University community is expressly prohibited. This includes harassment and/or misconduct of or by individuals not directly affiliated with the University, e.g. contractors, vendors, visitors. This policy also applies to harassment and/or misconduct off-site or after normal business hours in University-related settings, including but not limited to business trips, athletic events, conferences, and University-related social events. Report concerns about harassment to:
- The Dean of Students (dial x3760)
- The Vice President of Human Resources & Compliance (dial x5300)
- The Coordinator for Title IX and Clery Compliance (dial x2608)
- The Associate Provost for Graduate and Non-traditional Programs (dial x2980)
Harassment Incident Reporting
Anonymous Reporting
The University maintains a feature to report anonymously through the Interpersonal Incident Report, which allows students or employees to report crimes without providing their names or other identifying information. The information provided is received by compliance administrators and the Safety Department leadership team at the University. Upon receipt, all reports are followed up on to best of the University's ability, based on information received. Individuals should be aware that reporting anonymously limits the response and support the University may offer.
Information sent through this site is checked daily, however the reporting form SHOULD NOT be used for emergencies that require immediate response or those that are life threatening in nature.
For more information, please review the policy.