Sexual Harassment
Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 PRINT PAGE

Policy:

Henderson State University is committed to the maintenance of a working and academic environment free from all forms of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment violates university policy as well as state, federal, and local laws. It is neither permitted nor condoned.

It is a violation of Henderson State University's policy against sexual harassment for any employee or student at Henderson State University to attempt in any way to retaliate against a person who makes a claim of sexual harassment.

Any individual found to have violated the university's policy against sexual harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action including, but not limited to, reprimand, suspension, termination, or expulsion. Any disciplinary action taken will depend upon the severity of the offense.

Definitions:

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

A. Submission to, or toleration of, such conduct on or off campus is made a term or condition of instruction, employment, or participation in other university activities.

B. Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for evaluation in making employment or academic decisions affecting the individual; or

C. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic or employment performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive university environment.

The procedures for complaints can be found in the Student Guide, Faculty Handbook or Staff Handbook.