This replaces E1.203 dated July 1991.

I. INTRODUCTION

This policy reflects the University of Hawai`i's systemwide commitment to eliminate sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. It is the policy of the University of Hawai`i that harassment based on sex is prohibited and will not be tolerated in any part of the University's programs, activities, or employment. Acts of sexual harassment undermine the trust and mutual respect essential to the mission and function of the academy.

State and federal laws protect University of Hawai`i employees, students, and applicants for employment or admission against discrimination. Sexual harassment constitutes illegal discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Hawai`i State Fair Employment Practices Act, Chapter 378 HRS, as amended.

Furthermore, Section 1-5, Policy on Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action, of the Board of Regents' Bylaws and Policies provides the administrative basis for complying with applicable federal and state statutes, rules, regulations, city and county ordinances, and provisions in the collective bargaining agreements governing nondiscrimination. Board Policy is implemented through Executive Policy E1.202, Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action, and this Executive Policy on sexual harassment.

In addition, sexual assault or any forcible physical sexual behavior is prohibited by each campus' sexual assault policy and may also be prosecuted as a criminal offense.

II. OBJECTIVE

III. DEFINITIONS AND EXAMPLES

IV. POLICY ON RETALIATION

V. PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT

VI. CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS

VII. NOTIFICATION OF POLICY VIOLATIONS