The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is committed to providing and maintaining an environment that respects and protects the rights of all its members.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

Some Examples of Sexual Harassment  

UW Oshkosh Sexual Harassment Policy 

Sexual Harassment -- Legal Basis

  Who To Contact 

Sexual Harassment Complaint Form

Employee Assistance Program

Affirmative Action Office

Dean of Students Office

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Types of Sexual Harassment:

• Quid Pro Quo
  Harasser requires sexual favors of victim in return for some action by harasser, or harasser retaliates against victim for refusing sexual favors.

• Hostile Environment
  Victim is subjected to unwelcome repeated sexual comments, innuendoes or touching, which alter conditions or interfere with academic or employment performance or access to opportunities provided by the institution.
  
  Conduct is: gender-based, persistent, unwelcome
  Conduct may be: physical, verbal or nonverbal

• Third-Party Harassment
  Sexual conduct between persons involved creates a hostile work environment for others.
  
  

• Sexual Favoritism
  Opportunities granted in exchanged for sexual favors constitutes unlawful sex discrimination against other qualified persons who are denied equal opportunity.
  
  

• Gender-Based Harassment
  Harassing behavior based on gender constitutes sexual harassment, even if the behavior is not "sexual" in content.

In considering sexual harassment, it is the EFFECT of behavior, not the INTENT that counts.


See some examples of sexual harassment at this link

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Last updated: March 4, 2005