B. Policy on Harassment in the Workplace

The University does not tolerate harassment of any kind against its employees, students, or guests. It is the policy of The University of Tampa to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment in the form of unsolicited or unwelcome overtures.

Therefore, the University’s policy strictly prohibits acts or comments of harassment whether physical or verbal, sexual or racial, which interfere with the working environment or terms and conditions of present or future employment. These include, but are not limited to, sexual overtures, statements, non‐consensual physical contact or other unwelcome acts.

This policy applies to all members of the University. Violation of this policy will be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or termination. Complaints of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment, should be made directly to the director for human resources, the affirmative action officer or the deans of the colleges.

The Faculty Grievance Procedure, outlined later in this Handbook, is not the appropriate vehicle for complaints of sexual harassment. See Chapter Six, Section V, of this Handbook (“Harassment in the Workplace") for additional information.