Personal Wellbeing and Understanding Sexual Relations in the U.S August 20 th, 2013

Office of Diversity and Inclusion University Hall, Tamra Minor, Ph.D. Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Vice President

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 made sexual harassment of workforce employees illegal Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 made sexual harassment of students illegal New York State Law: Executive Order # 19

Unwelcome conduct or behavior of a sexual nature that is a term or condition of employment, academic achievement or academic advancement, and submission to, or rejection of such conduct affects an individual’s employment or academic status; or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment

There are two types of sexual harassment: 1. Quid Pro Quo 2. Hostile Environment

Example: Your professor tells you that you will receive a “A” in the class if you agree to go out on a date with him/her. Your professor tells you if you don’t go out on a date with him/her, you won’t get an “A” in the class.

Involves unwelcome behavior that is sexual in nature or demeans one’s gender -AND- the behavior is either so persistent, pervasive or severe that it creates an offensive, intimidating, or hostile work/academic environment

‘Student A’ repeatedly tells ‘Student B’ how ‘hot’ s/he looks each time ‘Student B’ walks into the dining hall ‘Student B’ finds ‘Student A’s behavior offensive and asks ‘Student A’ to stop ‘Student A’ promptly apologizes to ‘Student B’ and discontinues his behavior

‘Student A’ repeatedly tells ‘Student B’ how ‘hot’ s/he looks each time ‘Student B’ walks into the dining hall ‘Student B’ finds ‘Student A’s behavior offensive and asks ‘Student A’ to stop ‘Student A’ ignores ‘Student B’ and continues the offensive behavior

If you feel you are the victim of, or if you observe acts of sexual harassment you should: Speak up at the time Keep careful records Obtain a trusted witness Seek advice and/or counseling

Consult the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the University Counseling Center, and/or the Office of Conflict Resolution and Civic Responsibility File a complaint with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and/or referral with the Office of Conflict Resolution and Civic Responsibility

Office of Diversity and Inclusion University Hall, Room 207 Phone: Fax: Web:

Thank You!