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Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Sexual harassment can generally be defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and/or any other visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Any unwelcome sexual advances (verbal or physical), requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature are considered sexual harassment when: submitting to or participating in the conduct is either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or educational achievement; or the conduct interferes with or is intended to interfere with academic or work performance; or if the conduct creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational or work environment. This definition includes many forms of offensive behavior including, but not limited to: Sexually suggestive physical contact Touching in any unwelcome fashion Requests for sexual favors Offers of employment or academic benefits in exchange for sexual favors Direct or indirect threats of retaliation for refusal to comply with a sexually oriented request Sexual gestures or indecent exposure Displaying, storing, or transmitting pornographic or sexually suggestive material on University equipment Displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, cartoons or posters Verbal or written sexual comments, suggestions or propositions Sexually degrading remarks or comments about another’s body Suggestive or obscene letters, notes, invitations, e mails and/or text messages Any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature If you feel you are a victim of sexual harassment the following actions are suggested. 1. Say ”no” to the offender. Make it perfectly clear that you do not approve. 2. Keep a record of the harassment, being certain to include the date, time and place. 3. Save any applicable evidence: “love notes,” messages, etc. 4. Be certain to note if there are any witnesses. 5. Report the incident and seek support. Reporting Procedures Students reporting or raising concerns about harassment can do so without fear of reprisal or retaliation. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint of discrimination, participates in an investigation, or opposes a discriminatory educational practice or policy is prohibited by University policy, and by state and federal law. Individuals who believe they are victims of, or witnesses to harassment should report the incident to the Office of Student Affairs, Human Resources or a direct supervisor. 41
The University has designated a Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators to serve as advocates on behalf of individuals wishing to make a claim of sexual harassment. General Concerns: For Employees: For Students: Justin Kraynack Joe Housenick Philip J. Ruthkosky, Ph.D. Chief Risk and Compliance Officer Chief HR Officer Associate Dean Title IX Coordinator Deputy Title IX Coordinator Deputy Title IX Coordinator 84 West South Street 141 S. Main St. 2 nd Floor, Passan Hall Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone: (570) 408-4554 Phone (570) 408-4631 Phone: (570) 408-4108 All members of the campus community who suspect, are aware of and/or receive an employee report of alleged sexual or other harassment involving a student must immediately contact the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Filing a Formal Complaint (For Students) To resolve alleged violations to any aspect of this policy promptly and equitably, Wilkes University has implemented the following internal complaint procedure: Formal complaints must be submitted to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy IX Coordinator as soon as possible following the date the grievant is aware of an alleged discriminatory action. The formal complaint must be filed in writing and contain the complainant’s name, address and contact information. The formal complaint must clearly illustrate the alleged issue/discriminatory action and the remedy or relief sought. Upon receipt of the formal complaint, the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Deputy Coordinator will conduct an investigation. This investigation will provide all individuals involved with the opportunity to submit evidence relevant to the complaint. Upon request of the grievant, the University will make every effort to ensure the complainant’s confidentiality to the extent possible. If the University cannot ensure the complainant’s confidentiality, the grievant will be notified. Within thirty (30) calendar days of filing, the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator will issue the complainant a written decision. In extenuating circumstances, the Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator has the right to extend this timeline and will so notify the parties involved The complainant may appeal the decision by writing to the Vice-President for Student Affairs within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the Coordinator’s decision. 42
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