Harassment

Employee complaints may focus on issues of harassment. Purdue's Anti-Harassment Policy contains the official definition of and policy on harassment. A related document is “Procedures for Resolving Complaints of Discrimination and Harassment.”  The policy defines racial, sexual, and other forms of harassment, and the procedures describe how complaints are handled. Coverage extends to all employees and students. 

As a department head, you may receive complaints of sexual harassment if faculty or staff members in your department are involved. Please note that these complaints are to be given serious consideration. The courts have clearly ruled that supervisors who are informed about acts of sexual harassment and do not act to alleviate the problem are professionally and personally liable for damages. If you have questions or concerns about how to investigate such a complaint, there are individuals on campus who may advise you. Contact either Associate Dean for faculty affairs within the college, or Title IX coordinator, Christina Wright.

The University's Policy on Amorous Relationships. went into effect on January 1, 2009. Purdue prohibits an amorous relationship between a student and any Purdue employee who has an educational responsibility for the student. Also prohibited are amorous relationships between supervisors and their subordinates. Violations of the policy will result in disciplinary action. If you have questions about this policy, contact the Associate Dean for faculty affairs.