Office of Equal Opportunity

Sexual Harassment

According to BOR, 04.02.020 B., sexual harassment includes…sexual nature where:
            1. submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual’s employment or education; or
            2. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for employment or academic decisions affecting that individual; or
            3. such conduct has the purpose or necessary effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or creating a ;hostile, intimidating or offensive working or learning environment; and
                        a. such conduct is known by the offender to be unwelcome, harmful or offensive; or
                        b. a person of average sensibilities would clearly understand the behavior or conduct is unwelcome, harmful or offensive.

BOR Regulations, 04.02, outline the process to file informal and formal complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment complaints

Formal Resolution Process:

The formal resolution process is an administrative remedy which requires an investigation and written findings. The statements of the complainant, respondent and witnesses become part of a written record which is used for administrative review and action as necessary. Formal complaints alleging discrimination or sexual harassment must be in writing and submitted to either the Office of Equal Opportunity or Human Resources.

Please visit our "Forms" page to find this information in our brochure "Your Equal Protection Rights." Also on the "Forms" page you can find a flowchart of the Investigation Process and the Investigation Guidelines.