Shawnee State University
Public University
Portsmouth, Ohio
Speech Code Rating
Student Conduct Code: Sexual Misconduct
Sexual harassment (also called 鈥渟exual misconduct鈥) is conduct that is: 1) sexual in nature; 2) unwelcome; and 3) denies or limits an individual鈥檚 ability to participate in or benefit from the University's education program or work environment.
Student Conduct Code: Violations
Harassment, intimidation, stalking, bullying, including cyber-bullying, and/or other threatening behavior.
Title IX: Frequently Asked Questions
What are some examples of sexual Harassment? Inappropriate behavior may include: Sexual jokes, innuendoes, gestures Unwanted flirtation, advances, or propositions Pressure for sex Leering Display of sexually suggestive objects/visuals Display/transmission of sexually suggestive electronic content Any unnecessary, unwanted physical contact Sexual assault鈥
Conditions for Use of University Computing Resources
There will be no dissemination of libelous, slanderous or discriminatory material or any other material as prohibited by law via email or other electronic media.
Procedure 5.01:2 Reporting & Investigating Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
Sexual Harassment, as an umbrella category, includes the offenses of sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, and is defined as: ... Conduct that a reasonable person would determine is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively鈥