I. Statement of Philosophy
The University of Jamestown (“University”) is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe learning, living, and working environment where healthy, respectful, and consensual conduct represents the campus cultural norm. To that end, the University of Jamestown’s Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Policy & Procedures (“Policy”) prohibits Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Relationship and Interpersonal Violence, and Stalking. This Policy also prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a good-faith report of conduct prohibited under this Policy or for participating in an investigation of an alleged violation of this Policy.
It is the responsibility of every member of the University of Jamestown community to foster an environment free from harassment and discrimination in all forms, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and all other forms of sexual violence. This Policy protects the rights of students and others to an educational environment free from discrimination based on sex, including discrimination in the form of sexual harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, as guaranteed by Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972.
We encourage all members of the University of Jamestown community to report incidents of sexual harassment and misconduct, so the behavior can be addressed and any reoccurrence of the behavior can be prevented. The University of Jamestown will respond promptly and effectively to reports of prohibited conduct and will take appropriate action to prevent, to correct, and when necessary, to discipline behavior that violates this Policy.