E.C.S.U.
Statement of Policy on Discriminationand Sexual Harassment
Policy Statement
Eastern Connecticut State
University
It is the policy of Eastern Connecticut
State University that unlawful discrimination be prohibited. Consequently,
it shall be a violation of University policy for any member of the
University community to discriminate against any individual with respect
to any terms, condition, or privileges relating to employment or
attendance at the University because of such individual's race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or any other
conditions established by law. Sexual harassment is a type of
discriminatory behavior. It is the policy of Eastern Connecticut State
University that no member of the academic community may sexually harass
another. The following definition of sexual harassment, consistent with
federal and state laws, is adopted to help individuals recognize such
behavior. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual
harassment when: 1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly
or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment or
academic performance or advancement; 2) submission to or rejection of such
conduct is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions
affecting such individual, or 3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of
unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic
performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working
or academic environment. Gender harassment is a form of sexual
harassment which consists of discriminatory behavior towards an individual
based on gender. It includes the use of sexist language, illustrations,
examples, and gestures that demonstrate discriminatory
behavior.ProcedureIndividuals suspecting harassment or
discrimination, or considering the filing of a complaint, may go to the
E&D/EEO officer. Members of the community considering complaints
against students may file in accordance with the Campus Rights and
Responsibilities document. Individuals will be (1) informed of
University Policies on non-discrimination and/or sexual harassment and (2)
asked if they wish to pursue a complaint on an informal or formal basis. Individuals will also be advised that they have the right to pursue a
complaint through federal or state administrative agencies of CHRO or
EEOC. Filing of a complaint should be made as soon as possible, but
must be made no more than 30-calendar days following the complaintant's
knowledge of the alleged discrimination or harassment. The decision to
file rests solely with the complainant, and the complaint shall be
investigated, as appropriate.
Students who have questions about these
procedures, or who may wish to file charges, or who are themselves charged
with a violation, should contact the Office of Equity and Diversity.
