Sexual Harassment Prohibited by Title IX

Sexual harassment that creates a hostile environment by interfering with, denying or limiting a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the school’s program on the basis of sex is prohibited by Title IX. FNU will consider the following factors in determining whether sexual harassment creates a hostile environment:

The degree to which the conduct affects one or more students’ education;

The type, frequency, and duration of the conduct;

The identity of and relationship between the respondent and the complainant;

The number of individuals involved;

The location of the incidents and the context in which they occurred; and

Other incidents at the school.

This includes quid pro quo sexual harassment, where such advances or requests are made under circumstances implying that one’s response or submission to unwanted sexual conduct might affect educational or personnel decisions that are subject to the influence of the person making the proposal. For example, quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when submission to sexual harassment is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of instruction, employment, or participation in other College activities.

Florida National University believes that any form of sexual harassment can have a devastating effect upon the people involved and such behavior will not be tolerated. Prompt action will be taken to protect the complainant, investigate the charges, and if warranted, discipline the violator. Such action may include suspension or dismissal.