What is Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression harassment?

Verbal or physical conduct that is directed at an individual because of that individual’s actual or perceived sexual orientation/gender identity/gender expression (protected class) that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of creating a hostile work or educational environment. 

Examples Can Include: 

• Sending degrading email messages to someone because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression 
• Engaging in behaviors and/or conversations designed to harass an individual because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression 
• Spray-painting sexually insulting comments that are based on an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression on a residence hall door 

Highlighted Campus Resources: 

• Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX 
• LGBT Center 
• Women’s Center 
• Diversity & Inclusion 
• Counseling Center  
• University Security

For additional resources both on and off campus, visit  Equal Opportunity and Title IX Resources.