• Mississippi
University for Women seeks to foster an atmosphere of respect for all members of the University community. To this end, the University is committed to maintaining a work and
learning environment free of
sexual harassment.
• Sexual harassment is a violation of federal law, as
well as the rules and regulations
of the University. Sexual harassment by
faculty, staff, or students
will not be tolerated at the University.
Offenders may be subject
to appropriate University disciplinary action up to and including dismissal or expulsion.
• As used in the University policy, the term
"faculty" or "faculty member" includes all instructional staff, including graduate
students with teaching responsibilities.
• This exercise is important and is required of all
employees at Mississippi
University for Women. It is not
designed to take the place of
advice from the appropriate authority.
Employees should seek guidance
from their unit manager, Human Resources, or any University administrator when a situation occurs.