Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination Policy

Oregon State University is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive campus free of all violence, harassment, and discrimination.  The university embraces and respects differences in sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation among all individuals. All individuals who are participating in university programs and activities have the right to do so fully, free from sexual discrimination, misconduct, and retaliation.  The university prohibits sexual misconduct of any kind, including sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking.  Such misconduct violates university policy and may also violate state or federal law.  When such misconduct occurs, the university will take steps to stop, prevent recurrence, and remedy the impacts of such behavior. Full Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination Policy

Investigation and Resolution Process For Students (for non-Title IX matters)

This process applies to students who are accused of non-Title IX violations of University Policy 05-001 Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination (“Policy”). Oregon State University (“university”), for the purposes of this process, considers a student to be: an admitted person demonstrating acceptance of admission through participation in orientation programs or early start programs; a person who is enrolled or dually enrolled; a person enrolled online; a person between academic terms; a graduate awaiting a degree; a person on an approved educational leave; a person currently serving a suspension, including administrative suspension; a person who is not currently enrolled but can register without re-applying; a person who withdraws while a disciplinary matter, including an investigation, is pending; and, a person who is eligible to receive any of the rights and privileges afforded a person who is enrolled. Non-Title IX Student Process (PDF)

Investigation and Resolution Process For Employees (for non-Title IX matters)

This process applies to employees who are accused of non-Title IX violations of University Policy 05-001 Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination (“Policy”). Oregon State University (“university”), for the purposes of this process, considers employees to be “all persons employed by the university, including, but not limited to, unclassified faculty (both academic and professional), unclassified academic wage, classified, temporary, student-employees, and graduate employees. Non-Title IX Employee Process (PDF)

Title IX Investigation and Resolution Process (for Students and Employees)

This process applies in all instances in which a faculty member, staff, student, or other member of the university community is alleged to have engaged in behavior that would violate the Policy and/or the Title IX Sexual Misconduct provision of the Code, and which would also constitute sexual harassment (sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking) as defined by federal Title IX law. Title IX Process (PDF)

Employee Responsibilities to Report Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination

Most Oregon State University employees, excluding undergraduate student employees except those who have been notified they have a responsibility to report sexual misconduct, are considered "Responsible Employees" and must consult with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access when they are made aware or have reason to believe that a violation of the Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination policy has occurred. Responsible Employee guidance is detailed in the Responsible Employee Policy. However, the university makes several confidential offices available to those who have been affected by sexual misconduct or discrimination.  The following offices do not report sexual assaults or other sexual misconduct or discrimination claims to other university offices, but can refer students and employees to resources and services both on campus and within the community: Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Health Services (SHS), and the University Ombuds