Nursing Student Handbook 2012-2013

56 NSU Student Handbook 2012–2013 3. verbal abuse that is sex-oriented or considered unacceptable by another individual, as well as sexually derogatory comments. This includes commenting about an individual’s body or appearance when such comments go beyond mere courtesy, telling jokes that are clearly unwanted and considered offensive by others, or other tasteless sexually oriented comments, innuendoes, or actions that offend others. 4. engaging in any type of sexually oriented conduct that would unreasonably interfere with another’s work or academic program status performance. This includes extending unwanted sexual attention to someone that reduces personal productivity or time available to work at assigned tasks. 5. creating a work or academic program status environment that is intimidating, hostile, or offensive because of unwelcome or unwanted sexually-oriented conversations, suggestions, requests, demands, physical contacts, or attentions. Nova Southeastern University will not tolerate sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is an insidious practice. It demeans individuals being treated in such a manner, and creates unacceptable stress for the entire organization. Persons harassing others will be dealt with swiftly and vigorously. Normal, non-coercive interaction that is acceptable to both parties is not considered to be sexual harassment. All allegations of sexual harassment of or by an employee, client, or vendor will be promptly and thoroughly investigated by the Office of Human Resources and should be reported promptly to the associate vice president of human resources. At Nova Southeastern University, sexual harassment by employees, students, or third parties of students is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when 1. submission to such conduct is made to appear to be a term or condition of enrollment, attendance, or participation in a class 2. submission to or rejection of such conduct affects academic decisions 3. such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a student’s academic performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic environment 4. unwelcome physical contact, including but not limited to patting, pinching, or touching 5. offensive or demeaning sexual remarks, jokes, or gestures Students aggrieved by a violation of this policy may file a grievance under their center’s grievance procedure, or may report the conduct to the dean of the center, any other faculty member, or the associate vice president of human resources. The associate vice president of human resources or the associate dean of students must be notified immediately by the center, the dean, or faculty member upon receiving a report of sexual harassment. All reports of sexual harassment will be thoroughly investigated by either the associate dean of students (Title IX coordinator) or the Office of Human Resources. Any individual who violates any portion of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. At Nova Southeastern University, romantic and sexual relationships between a faculty member and a student are subject to the prohibition against sexual harassment. Romantic or sexual relationships between a faculty member and a student then enrolled in the faculty member’s class (including supervised student activities for which academic credit is given)