The University offers various support services for individuals who have experienced discrimination or harassment, including counseling, health services, and academic support.
The University is committed to ongoing training and education efforts to prevent discrimination and harassment. This may include mandatory training for all new students and employees, as well as ongoing education initiatives.
Individuals found to have violated this policy may face sanctions ranging from warnings to expulsion or termination, depending on the severity of the offense.
The University strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination or harassment, participates in an investigation, or supports a complainant.
This policy will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure compliance with legal standards and best practices
University Anti-Harassment Policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure a safe, respectful, and nondiscriminatory academic and work environment for all members of the university community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
This policy applies to all members of the university community, including students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors, on university property and at university-sponsored events or activities.
Sothern technical university is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Every member of the community has the right to work and study in an environment free from any form of harassment, discrimination, or intimidation.
Harassment, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is based on any legally protected characteristic, such as race, gender, national origin, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law, is a form of discrimination and is prohibited under this policy. This includes sexual harassment, which encompasses a range of conduct from sexual assault to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or academic environment.
Members of the university community who believe they have been subjected to harassment or who have witnessed such behavior are encouraged to report the incident(s) as soon as possible. Reports can be made to [Designated Office or Official]. All complaints will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality possible.
Upon receipt of a complaint, the university will conduct a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation. Appropriate corrective actions will be taken against individuals found to have violated this policy, up to and including termination of employment or expulsion from the university.
Retaliation against anyone who reports harassment, participates in an investigation, or opposes discriminatory practices is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination or expulsion.
The university provides support and resources to individuals who have been subjected to harassment. These resources include counseling services, academic support, and adjustments to work or class schedules as appropriate.
Sothern technical university is committed to preventing harassment through regular training and education for all members of the university community.
This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it meets the needs of the university community and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
