Human Resources

Sexual Harassment: zero tolerance

How Western Oregon University responds to this issue
A critical part of the university’s obligation is to ensure that there is a safe learning environment with clear policies about sexual harassment and inappropriate relationships among faculty, staff and students. Western Oregon University’s commitment to that obligation is underscored by the significant resources devoted to the goal of providing a harassment free university. Ongoing efforts include: sexual harassment training and awareness sessions, panel discussions on relevant topics, clear policies and procedures, and providing supportive counseling and advice.

Official WOU policy
As of April 2006, with campus-wide input, the university adopted revised policies and procedures on sexual harassment and consensual relationships. Our policy makes it clear that sexual harassment is not tolerated at Western Oregon University.

Harassment Policy (including Sexual Harassment): click here
Consensual Relationship Policy: click here

Task Force for Consideration of Policies and Practices
Regarding Sexual Harassment and Consensual Relationships
In early 2005, Western Oregon University, together with all of the institutions in the Oregon University System, began a review of its policies, procedures, and practices regarding sexual harassment and consensual relationships. The review was conducted by a special task force that contained faculty, staff, and student representation. The report and recommendations of the task force, the university’s action plan in response to those recommendations, together with relevant correspondence is contained in the links below.

Task Force Documents
(All files are in Adobe PDF format.)