EI-PO-04 Non-Discrimination Policy
University of Texas, Arlington
Relevant Excerpt
For purposes of this policy, Harassment is defined as physical, verbal, visual or other conduct relating to any protected characteristics described in this Policy and Procedure other than sex or gender when: ...
Such conduct is sufficiently severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies equal access to UTA's program by interfering unreasonably with an individual's work or academic performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or academic environment that is, or would be, offensive to a person of reasonable sensitivity and sensibilities (hostile environment Harassment)...
Harassing conduct prohibited by this Policy includes, but is not limited to, such things as the following, provided they meet the standard for harassment set forth above...
Engaging in verbal or written slurs, degrading or negative stereotyping