V. Policy on Harassment in the Workplace

The University will not tolerate harassment of any kind. It is the policy of The University of Tampa to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Therefore, the University’s policy strictly prohibits acts or comments of harassment, whether physical or verbal, sexual, racial, or religious, which interfere with the working environment and conditions of present or future employment. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, sexual overtures, statements, and non‐consensual physical contact in the form of unsolicited or other unwelcome acts.

This policy applies to all employees of the University. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. Complaints of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment, should be made to the director for human resources, the affirmative action officer or to the deans of the colleges. It is understood that any person electing to use the complaint resolution procedure will be treated courteously, and the problem will be handled swiftly and as confidentially as practical, consistent with the need to resolve the matter.

The Faculty Grievance Procedure, set forth in Chapter Five of this Handbook, is not the appropriate process for dealing with a problem of sexual harassment.