Student Planner 2007-2008
Sexual Harassment
U.M. Collected Rules & Regulations, 330.060 - Executive
Order No. 20, 3-17-81, rev. 7-1-81, 9-20-83, 3-93, 12-98
The University is committed to maintaining an atmosphere
that is free of sexual harassment. It is the responsibility
of all faculty, staff, and students to help promote and maintain
such an atmosphere.
The Collected Rules and Regulations of the University of
Missouri define sexual harassment as either:
- Unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual activity
by a University employee in a position of power or authority
to a University employee or a member of the student body,
or
- Other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature by a University employee or a member of the student
body to a University employee or a member of the student
body, when:
- Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used
explicitly or implicitly as a condition for academic
or employment decisions; or
- The purpose or effect of such conduct is to interfere
unreasonably with the work or academic performance of
the person being harassed; or
- The purpose or effect of such conduct to a reasonable
person is, to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
environment.
Informal Consultation:
The University has an affirmative obligation to investigate
every formal complaint of sexual harassment. Students, staff,
and faculty are entitled to proceed directly to the filing
of a formal complaint based on an allegation of sexual harassment.
However, the campus also has individuals available who are
willing to talk confidentially with students, staff, and faculty
who believe they may have experienced sexual harassment but
are not ready to file a formal complaint. Such discussions
may, but need not, lead to the filing of a formal complaint,
and a formal investigation.
These individuals include:
These individuals are available to talk informally and confidentially
with those who believe they may have experienced sexual harassment,
and, where appropriate, to attempt to resolve, on an informal
basis, whatever issues these individuals may have.
Filing a Formal Complaint:
The following have been designated by the Chancellor as
the individuals who will assist faculty, students, and staff
in filing formal complaints of sexual harassment. Each is
willing to discuss issues in an informal fashion, but each
is also under an obligation to initiate an investigation if
he or she believes there are probable grounds for a case of
sexual harassment.
Faculty: Academic Affairs, 516-5372.
Students: Student Affairs, 516-5211.
Staff: Office of Equal Opportunity, 516-5695.