Sexual Misconduct
Minnesota State University, Mankato is committed to preventing sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment, and we will respond to reports of sexual misconduct. Minnesota State University, Mankato fully abides by all state and federal laws, including Title IX and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Sexual Misconduct is a continuum of conduct that includes sexual assault; non-forcible sex acts; dating, intimate partner, and relationship violence; stalking; Title IX sexual harassment; as well as aiding acts of sexual misconduct.
1B.3 Sexual Misconduct Policy
Affirmative Consent
Affirmative Consent is informed, freely given, and mutually understood willingness to participate in sexual activity that is expressed by clear, unambiguous, and affirmative words or actions.
Dating, Intimate Partner, and Relationship Violence
Dating, Intimate Partner, and Relationship Violence is violence that includes physical harm or abuse, and threats of physical harm or abuse, arising out of a personal intimate relationship.
Non-forcible Sex Acts
Non-forcible acts include unlawful sexual acts where consent is not relevant, such as sexual contact with an individual under the statutory age of consent, as defined by Minnesota law.
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault is an actual, attempted, or threatened sexual act with another person without that person’s affirmative consent.
Stalking
Stalking is conduct directed at a specific person that is unwanted, unwelcome, or reciprocated and that would cause reasonable people to fear for their safety or the safety of others or to suffer substantial emotional distress.
Investigation of Sexual Misconduct Complaints
The Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, under the Board Policy 1B.3 Sexual Violence, assists students and employees who may be currently experiencing or have experienced a matter relating to sexual violence.
Retaliation Prohibited
Retaliation is prohibited by Minnesota State Mankato.
