UT Dallas Student Organization Risk Management Training Module 7 of 9. Topic - Sexual Harassment Prevention.

1. Managing the Risks
A Risk Management Presentation
For UT Dallas Student Organizations
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Presentation 7 of 9

2. OBJECTIVES
• Review the facts and data surrounding Sexual Harassment/
Misconduct
• Recognize the prevalence of Sexual Harassment/
Misconduct on college campuses
• Identify who is susceptible to Sexual Harassment/
Misconduct
• Learn how to report and address incidents of Sexual
Harassment/Misconduct
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3. What Is Sexual Harassment?
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4. What Is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual Harassment is a form of sex discrimination that
involves the imposition of an unwanted condition or
requirement on the continued employment or education of
the victim. Two forms of sexual harassment:
• Quid pro quo harassment
• Hostile environment harassment
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5. What Is Sexual Misconduct?
Sexual Misconduct is conduct of a sexual nature that,
although not so serious or pervasive that it rises to the
level of sexual harassment, is unprofessional and/or
inappropriate for the educational and working
environment.
The purpose of prohibiting sexual misconduct:
• To discourage sexual misconduct
• To take disciplinary action for inappropriate or
unprofessional activity of a sexual nature in the
workplace or classroom
• To address and prevent inappropriate conduct
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6. Communities That Are Affected
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7. Unfortunate Reality On Campuses
According to a recent study done of college students and sexual
harassment by the American Association of University Women (AAUW):
89% say that sexual harassment occurs at their college
21% say peer harassment occurs often
62% say that they have been sexually harassed
66% say that they know someone personally who has been sexually
harassed.
This means that about 6,000,000 college students encounter sexual
harassment at college.
Expressed another way, on campus of 50,000 students, 30,000 students
will encounter sexual harassment.
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8. Where Can Sexual Harassment
Occur?
Sexual Harassment can occur anywhere on- or off-campus.
• Not confined to particular location
• The number of incidents at a location reflects the amount of
time students spend there
Among students who have been harassed:
39% were in a dorm or student housing
37% were outside on campus grounds
24% were in common areas of campus buildings
20% were in classrooms
27% were “someplace else”
12% were unsure where they were harassed
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9. MYTH: “Just an issue women face”
Men can equally be victims
• 61% of men surveyed report that they have encountered
sexual harassment in some form
• 62% of women surveyed report that they have encountered
sexual harassment in some form
Both male and female students are harassed but typically in
different ways
• Female students are more likely to experience sexual
harassment that involves physical contact (35% females;
29% males)
• Among harassed students, 66% of females and 59% of males
encounter sexual harassment in their first year.
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10. The Dynamics
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11. Faculty/Staff-to-student
• Almost one-fifth of students (18%) report that faculty and
staff often or occasionally sexually harass students
• Sexual harassment by faculty can be especially traumatic
because the harasser is in a position of authority or power
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12. Student-to-student
Student-to-student harassment is the most prevalent form of
sexual harassment in higher education
68% of students say that peer harassment happens often
or occasionally at their college, and more than three
quarters of students
80% of students who experienced sexual harassment have
been harassed by a student or a former student
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13. Examples
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14. Examples Of Sexual Harassment
• Intentional touching
• Propositions to engage in sexual activity
• Gratuitous comments of a sexual nature
• Remarks of a sexual nature about a person's clothing or
body
• Remarks about sexual activities or experiences
• Exposure to gratuitous sexually suggestive visual displays
• Persistent, unwanted sexual/romantic attention
• Subtle or overt pressure for sexual favors
• Humiliation or intimidation based upon the sex of the
individual
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15. Examples Of Sexual Misconduct
• Sexually oriented conversations, comments or horseplay
• Use of sexual language
• The telling of jokes or anecdotes of a sexual nature in the
workplace, office or classroom
• Gratuitous use of sexually oriented materials unrelated to
the subject matter of a class, course, or meeting
• Unreported consensual romantic or sexual relationship
with a subordinate employee or student
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16. How To Report Sexual
Harassment
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17. How To Report Sexual Harassment
Confront the Offender
• Explain that the conduct is offensive or makes you feel
intimidated or uncomfortable
• Ask that it stop.
• Make sure that your message to the individual is clear
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18. How To Report Sexual Harassment
If previously mentioned action is not feasible, successful, or
if a student feels uncomfortable taking the above
approach:
• Report it to a university official directly
• No student or employee is ever required to make a report
directly to the person who is the subject of the complaint.
• University officials will address any reports of a situation
immediately
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19. How To Report Sexual Harassment
Any student who believes that he or she may have been
subjected to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or
sexual misconduct is encouraged to consult with or report
such conduct immediately to any of the following persons or
offices:
Office of the Dean of Students
• 972-883-6391
• www.utdallas.edu/deanofstudents/grievance/
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20. Summary And Review
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21. Summary
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to maintaining a
work and academic atmosphere which is free of intimidation, fear
and coercion.
Sexual harassment is defined as:
• Unwelcome sexual advances
• Requests for sexual favors
• Any behavior of sexual nature where:
‒ Submission to such conduct is a term or condition of an
individual’s employment or participation in a universitysponsored educational program or activity.
‒ Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the
basis for academic or employment success
‒ Such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive
environment.
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22. Summary
• Sexual Harassment is a prevalent problem in university
communities. 3 out of 5 students have encountered some
form of Sexual Harassment/Misconduct while in college.
• Sexual Harassment is demeaning, offensive, and illegal. It
is not tolerated at the University of Texas at Dallas.
• Sexual Harassment can occur anywhere on- or off-campus.
• Both male and female students can be victims of sexual
harassment.
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23. Summary
• Faculty/staff members, students, alumni, and even visitors
have the potential to be victims and facilitators of sexual
harassment/misconduct.
• Individuals should address incidents promptly by either
confronting the offender or forwarding the incident to a UT
official who will address the issue.
• The Office of the Dean of Students or offers support
services addressing issues regarding Sexual Harassment/
Misconduct.
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24. Review Your Knowledge
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