Code of Conduct: Harassment/Bullying

Relevant Excerpt

Harassment/Bullying

The University’s Sexual Misconduct and Sex-Based Discrimination Policy governs conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature. This section of the Code of Conduct applies only to conduct that is not covered by the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

• Harassment: conduct directed toward a person that includes repeated or continuing unconsented contact that would cause a reasonable individual to suffer substantial emotional distress r that actually causes the person to suffer substantial emotional distress. Harassing does not include constitutionally protected activity or conduct.
• Bullying: any written, verbal, or physical act, or any electronic communication, directed toward a person that is intended to cause or that a reasonable person would know is likely to cause, and that actually causes, physical harm or substantial emotional distress a nd thereby adversely affects the ability of another person to participate in or benefit from the University’s educational programs or activities. Bullying does not include constitutionally protected activity or conduct.