Sexual Harassment Policy

The university administration, faculty, staff, and students are responsible for assuring that the University maintains an environment for work and study free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is unlawful and impedes the realization of the University's mission of distinction in education, scholarship, and service. Sexual harassment violates the dignity of individuals and will not be tolerated. The university community seeks to eliminate sexual harassment through education and by encouraging faculty, staff, and students to report concerns or complaints. Prompt corrective measures will be taken to stop sexual harassment if it occurs.

This policy applies to faculty members, administrators at all levels, university and general staff members and students enrolled at or employed at Texas Christian University. The policy applies to the total educational environment of Texas Christian University including academic, research, extracurricular, training or any other program activity.

No member of the Texas Christian University community may sexually harass another. Any faculty member, staff member or student found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Retaliation for filing a complaint against sexual harassment is prohibited.

University administrators will make every reasonable effort to conduct all proceedings in a manner which will protect the confidentiality of all parties.

Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favor, reference to gender or sexual orientation, or other physical or verbal conduct of a sexual nature even under the guise of humor when:

• Submitting to or rejection of such conduct is used either explicitly or implicitly as a basis for any decision affecting terms or conditions of an individual's employment, participation in any program or activity, or status in an academic course; or
• An individual's submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for academic or employment decisions affecting that individual; or
• Such conduct has the effect or the purpose of unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic or work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment or educational environment.

Any complaint about alleged sexual harassment should be immediately referred to the University Sexual Harassment Officer, Susan Adams, 101 Sadler Hall, 817-257-7926, s.adams@tcu.edu.