The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities regard sexual harassment of others by employees or students as unacceptable behavior which is just cause for disciplinary action. Sexual harassment is the use of unwanted, unsolicited sexual advances to gain power over someone else. Forms of sexual harassment include sexist remarks or behavior, constant offensive joking, sexual looks or advances, repeated request for dates, unwelcome touching, and promises of rewards for sexual favors.

Complaints about sexually harassing behaviors do not have to be formal signed complaints. They may be told in confidence to one or both of the Designated Sexual Harassment Officers who will make every attempt to maintain confidentiality if there is an investigation. Signed, formal complaints will be investigated and disciplinary action taken if warranted. If any student feels that he/she is being subjected to sexual harassment, the student should contact the Director of Human Resources and/or the Associate Dean of Students.

See the college catalog for more information on discrimination and Harassment.