13.1 The University and the Union are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity as expressed in various state and federal laws and in University policies, including, without limitation, laws and policies on discrimination, sexual and other harassment, and affirmative action. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran is prohibited by federal and state statutes. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is prohibited by University policy and Governor’s Executive Order. University policies on these subjects are published on the university website and as Appendix C of the Faculty Handbook. The University agrees to give the Union at least 30 days’ notice of changes in these policies.
13.2 For the purposes of this Section, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
13.2.1 Submission to such conduct or activity is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic progress.
13.2.2 Submission to or rejection of such conduct or activity is used as the basis for employment or evaluation.
13.2.3 Such conduct or activity interferes with an individual’s employment or educational advancement.
13.2.4 Such conduct or activity creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
13.3 Faculty shall not participate in conduct which violates this Section. Faculty who violate this Section or University policies on this topic shall be subject to a range of sanctions, including discharge.