Personal Behavior Policy

In addition to the University’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation, the University maintains a Personal Behavior Policy. This Policy is directed toward conduct that may not otherwise fall within the legal definition of harassment or may have been welcomed by all of the parties involved, but which nonetheless projects image problems for the University and may lead to further problems in the future.

All Employees and non-Employees must conduct themselves in a professional manner. Unprofessional behavior in the workplace, such as sexually related conversations, inappropriate touching (such as, but not limited to, kissing, hugging, massaging, sitting on laps) of another Employee or non-Employee, and any other behavior of a sexual nature is prohibited. Furthermore, mocking or ridiculing another Employee, horseplay, and inappropriate joking (including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic jokes) are prohibited by this Policy.

Employees of the University who violate any of these policies or fail to observe these standards will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including separation of employment. Non-Employees who fail to observe these standards may have their business relationship with the University separated.