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University of Pittsburgh Sexual Harassment Policy Statement Policy: The University of Pittsburgh is committed to the maintenance of a community free from all forms of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment violates University policy as well as state, federal, and local laws. It is neither permitted nor condoned.

It is also a violation of the University of Pittsburgh's policy against sexual harassment for any employee or student at the University of Pittsburgh to attempt in any way to retaliate against a person who makes a claim of sexual harassment.

Any individual who, after thorough investigation and an informal or formal hearing, is found to have violated the University's policy against sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to reprimand, suspension, termination, or expulsion. Any disciplinary action taken will depend upon the severity of the offense.

Definition: Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: (1) Submission to such conduct is an explicit or implicit condition of employment or academic success; (2) Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for an employment or academic decision; or (3) Such conduct has the purpose or effect of a) Unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance; or b) Creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or academic environment.

Assistance: For further information or assistance regarding sexual harassment, please call any of the following resource staff: Elaine Y. Frampton, Office of Affirmative Action (412) 648-7860; Robert P. Gallagher or Penny Crary, Counseling and Student Development Center (412) 648-7930; Darlene Lewis or LaVerne Wheeler, Office of Human Resources (412) 624-8030; Elizabeth U. Baranger, Office of the Provost (412) 624-0790; K. James Evans or Holly J. Spittler, Bradford Campus (814) 362-7500; Estrella Z. Ang, Greensburg Campus (412) 836-9691; Clea P. Hollis, Johnstown Campus (814) 269-2093; or Judy B. Berneburg, Titusville Campus (814) 827-4465.