Title: ADVISOR TRAINING SEXUAL HARASSMENT
1Welcome
to the online Tutor Training Workshop on Sexual
Harassment offered by the University of
Louisiana at Lafayettes Academic Success Center
2University Policy Regarding Sexual Behavior and
Sexual Harassment
- Maintaining a campus environment where
- all individuals are treated with respect and
- dignity and where all are free to participate
- in a lively exchange of ideas are goals
- stated in the Universitys Policy regarding
- Sexual Behavior and Sexual Harassment.
3University Policy Regarding Sexual Behavior and
Sexual Harassment
- Each student has the right to learn and each
employee has the right to work in an environment
free of sexual harassment and one in which ideas
may be freely expressed. - Any employee or student who engages in conduct
prohibited by the Universitys policy will face
disciplinary action as provided by law,
university policies, and applicable employment
agreements.
4StatisticsSexual Harassment in Education
- An American Association of University (AAUW)
study in 2006 reported that - 62 of female college students and 61 of male
college students reported having been sexually
harassed at their university. - 66 of college students know someone personally
who was harassed. - 80 reported harassment being peer-to-peer.
- 51 of male college students admitted to sexually
harassing someone in college, with 22 admitting
to harassing someone often or occasionally. - 31 of female college students admitted to
harassing someone in college. - Since most sexual harassment situations go
unreported, it is important to note that
statistics do not give a complete picture of the
problem. Only 10 or less of student sexual
harassment victims attempt to report their
experiences to a university employee.
5Sexual Harassment Law
- Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII prohibits
employment discrimination based on race, sex,
color, national origin or religion. - Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual
harassment, in federally funded education
programs.
6Definition of Sexual Harassment
- Educational Environment
- Unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that
interferes with a students ability to learn,
study, work or participate in school activities.
- Employment Environment
- Unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that
interferes with an employees work performance or
creates a hostile or intimidating work
environment.
7Do you know that..
- Sexual Harassment includes
- Verbal, nonverbal, and physical behavior
- Unwanted/unwelcome lewd jokes, gender-based
slurs, and sexual contact - Behavior that creates sexually hostile learning
or working environment - Harassment between people of the same sex
- Anyone affected by the offensive conduct can be
the victim - of sexual harassment behavior.
8Two Types of Sexual Harassment
- Quid Pro Quo
- Hostile Environment
9Quid Pro Quo
- The words quid pro quo mean something for
something. - Individual is promised that he/she will receive a
benefit if he/she provides some sexual favor.
10Effects on the VictimsProfessional, Financial,
Social
- Increased absenteeism resulting in decreased work
or school performance - Loss of income due to loss of job or career
- Personal life offered up for public scrutinythe
victim becomes the accused, lifestyle and
private life will often come under attack. - Humiliation by scrutiny and gossip
- Character and reputation suffer
- Relocation to another city, another job, or
another school - Loss of references/recommendations
11Effects on Academics and Achievement
- Impact on students who experience sexual
harassment includes - Trouble sleeping
- Loss of appetite
- Decreased participation in class
- Avoid study groups/library
- Change schools
- Change major
- Dont go to professors office hours
12Effects on The University
- Absenteeism and decreased productivity by staff
or student victims of harassment - Victims show decreased job satisfaction/loyalty
- Staff resignations to avoid harassment
- Students leave school to avoid harassment
- Increased health care costs and sick pay costs
due to the health consequences on employees
because of harassment - Lower ethical standards and discipline, as staff
and/or students lose respect and trust in
supervisors/faculty who indulge in sexual
harassment - Schools image can suffer if problem is ignored
- Legal costs if University is taken to court
13Think Before you Act!
- How would your mother, sister, daughter or son
feel if they heard or witnessed you sexually
harassing another person? - How would you feel repeating one of your comments
in front of your boss or at trial in front of a
judge or jury?
14Theres NO Excuse!
- Its illegal.
- If you see it or experience it, report it.
15University Policy Regarding Sexual Behavior and
Sexual Harassment
- Read UL Lafayettes Policy on Sexual Behavior and
Sexual Harassment. - http//apfd.louisiana.edu/publications/staff-handb
ook/Policy03.pdf
16RESOURCES
- http//www.aauw.org/laf/library/harassment_stats.c
fm - http//apfd.louisiana.edu/publications/staff-handb
ook/Policy03.pdf - http//permanent.access.gpo.gov/lps23/newpage14.ht
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17Take the Quiz!
- To receive Tutor Training credit for your CRLA
certification requirements, please complete the
Quiz via the link below, and sign, print and
bring the completed form to - Caro Henauw, Learning Center coordinator.
- SEXUAL HARASSMENT QUIZ