Policy Statement

Susquehanna University is committed to fostering a living, learning and working environment free of discrimination and harassment. The University is subject to 第九条 of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“第九条”), 20 U.S.C. §§1681, et seq., which states that “[n]o person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Susquehanna University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and will not tolerate sexual misconduct in any form, including as defined by 第九条, Susquehanna University’s community standards or other University policies. Susquehanna University’s complete Notice of Anti-Harassment and Non-discrimination policy is available for download by clicking this link here.

Scope of Policy

The Susquehanna University Policy and Procedures for 第九条 Sexual Harassment applies to all faculty, 工作人员, and students. 学生 Community Standards Sexual Misconduct and GenderBased Violence applies to all Susquehanna University students Alleged misconduct subject to this Policy (“Prohibited Conduct”) includes both 第九条 Sexual Harassment (which is defined by law) and, with respect to the conduct of students, Community Standards Sexual Misconduct and Gender Based Violence (which includes allegations that do not meet the definitions under 第九条, but nonetheless violate Susquehanna University’s community standards) as discussed further in the Definitions (Section IV) below. Allegations of sex discrimination, sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct on the part of faculty, 工作人员, volunteers or contractors not constituting 第九条 Sexual Harassment are subject to the University’s AntiHarassment and Non-Discrimination Policy for employees and not this Policy. 

review the 第九条 policy (PDF)

For More Information

For more information, to make a report, or to contact the title ix coordinator, use the links below.