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I. Policy Statement

Clarion University's Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures manual is available at theOffice of Social Equity, 207 Carrier Administration Building, Clarion, PA 16214-1232, (814) 226-2109. The University’s Sexual Harassment Policy Statement is provided below:

It is the policy of Clarion University that harassment of students and employees, based on sex is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Clarion University of Pennsylvania affirms its commitment to human rights and dignity.

Sexual harassment violates basic human rights as well as state and federal laws, and is inconsistent with the principles and goals of an academic community.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania will make every effort to protect students, staff, and faculty from sexual harassment. Retaliatory actions taken against persons filing sexual harassment complaints will not be tolerated.

The university also recognizes that accusations of sexual harassment are grievous and have serious consequences. Therefore, the university will make every effort to protect students, staff, and faculty from false accusations.

Any employee or student of the University found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, that may include termination or expulsion.

II. Definition of Sexual Harassment

In accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guidelines of 1980, Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the pertinent case laws of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 5(a) of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Clarion University defines sexual harassment as follows:

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature will constitute sexual harassment when:

Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment or academic success;

Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting such individuals;

Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or academic environment.

Direct sexual harassment inquiries to:

Assistant Director of Social Equity
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
207 Carrier Administration Building 
Clarion, PA 16214-1232 
814-226-2109