Sexual Harassment

Students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment free of sexual harassment. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended makes sexual harassment unlawful and further states that the employer is responsible for enforcing the law. Section 31-126 of the Connecticut State General Statutes characterizes sexual harassment as an unlawful labor practice.

Sexual harassment is defined as "any unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or any conduct of a sexual nature." This includes verbal or nonverbal sexual innuendos, suggestive comments, threats, insults, jokes about specific traits, sexual propositions, suggestive or insulting noises, obscene gestures, physical body contact, or coercing of any sexual activity.

Complaints of sexual harassment should be directed to Ann Clark, Executive Vice President and Provost, (860) 528-4111.