Sexual Harassment Policy

DePaul University is committed to providing and maintaining a healthy learning and working environment for all students, staff, faculty and other members of the University's Community, free of discrimination and all forms of sexual and gender harassment, which diminish the dignity or impede the academic freedom of any member of the University Community. In accordance with DePaul's Vincentian values, its role as an educational institution, and both federal and state law, the University condemns any form of sexual [or gender] harassment [or assault] and is committed to taking action to prevent and eliminate all forms of them, including coercive sexual behavior. These types of harassment also may constitute unethical conduct. Any staff member, faculty member or student found to have engaged in such conduct is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge and/or expulsion.
Further, the University condemns any acts in violation of this policy involving any third parties, including visitors, guests and agents, representatives and employees of suppliers or contractors, and will take violations of this policy by such parties into consideration in the awarding of contracts and the future conduct of business. Sexual and gender harassment are not only repugnant to the DePaul community and a violation of this policy, but may be criminal offenses according to Illinois or federal law. Members of the university's community who have been found in violation of statutes related to sexual harassment and/or assault may be subject to additional University disciplinary action. (For information on sexual assault, see the University Sexual Offense Policy and Procedures and the University's annual Safety and Security Information Report.).

For the entire policy please check the University Secretary’s website at http://policies.depaul.edu/.