Marshall University

Harassment is strictly prohibited. Harassment is defined as committing, conspiring to commit, or causing to be committed any act which causes or is likely to cause physical or mental harm which tends to injure or actually injures, intimidates, stigmatizes, frightens, demeans, degrades…

Sexual Harassment under University Policy: Physical or verbal conduct, of a sexual nature, that is unwelcome, and sufficiently severe, or pervasive, from both a subjective (the Complainant's), and an objective (reasonable person's) viewpoint, where: such conduct has the purpose or effect of…

[T]his section outlines some of the more common forms of violations that occur. These examples should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of violations. ... 3.1.11. Sending abusive, harassing, or obscene messages 3.1.12. Viewing or listening to objectionable, obscene, pornographic, or…

Any form of bigotry, harassment, intimidation, or threat that jeopardizes the personal safety of another is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, text messages, comments, messages made on whiteboards, websites, social media, blogs.

5.2.3 Standard 3: Marshall University students and student groups respect and honor the human rights, and dignity of other persons, groups, and organizations. Violations of this standard include but are not limited to: 5.2.3.1. Harassment/Bullying: Any action or behavior directed towards another…

Sexual Harassment under Title IX: Conduct that is: Unwelcome conduct, determined by a reasonable person, to be so severe, and pervasive, and objectively offensive, that it effectively denies a person equal access to Marshall University's education program or activity.