Sexual Misconduct: Unwanted Sexual Behavior

Sexual Harassment Introduction

La Salle University is committed to fostering an academic situation and work environment that is free of all forms of discrimination. Sexual harassment is an illegal form of discrimination under Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Sexual harassment refers to any type of unwanted behavior directed toward a student or employee based on his or her gender. These laws are concerned with the IMPACT of the behavior, not the INTENT.

Sexual harassment is a serious offense, and is prohibited conduct that will not be tolerated, whether it be in a faculty/student, faculty/faculty, supervisor/employee, staff/student, student/student, or other relationship.

La Salle University firmly believes in providing an academic environment and work place that is respectful of all of its members and, thus, free from all forms of sexual harassment. All members of the community are responsible for ensuring such an environment exists.

This section provides information about:

• Definitions of sexual harassment
• Facts about sexual harassment
• Examples of sexual harassment
• Procedures for addressing and resolving complaints of sexual harassment
• Emotional support
• On-campus and off-campus resources
• University Policy