Student Handbook: Student Misconduct Policies- Sexual Misconduct

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Student Handbook: Student Misconduct Policies- Sexual Misconduct

Governors State University

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Harassment Policies
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July 5, 2023

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Sexual Misconduct. Any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is committed without consent, by force, or using intimidation, coercion, or manipulation. This includes, but is not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking, under Title IX and the Sexual Misconduct policy (78):

Sexual Harassment Any unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or any conduct of a sexual nature when: ... Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s employment or educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive environment for that individual’s working, educational and/or living environment; or such conduct was so severe or pervasive that it altered the condition of employment or effectively denies a person equal access to the recipient’s education program or activity.

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