Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination Policy

Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, respectful, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment. In furtherance of that commitment, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that operates, including in admission and employment, as required by Title IX and other state and federal laws.

All individuals who are participating in university programs and activities, and all those who apply to participate in university programs and activities, have the right to do so fully, free from prohibited sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sex, including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other statues protected by law or university policy.

Sexual misconduct is a form of sex discrimination that is sexual in nature. Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual contact or intercourse, intimate partner violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking. Such misconduct violates university policy and may also violate state or federal law. The university will promptly and effectively address any sex discrimination it has knowledge of and take steps to prevent, remedy the impacts of, and stop conduct that violates this policy. Full Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination Policy

Resolution Process (for all non-Title IX Matters)

This process applies in all instances in which a student, employee, or other individual under the jurisdiction of applicable policies is alleged to have engaged in behavior that would violate any of the provisions of OSU's Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination, Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Retaliation policies. All Non-Title IX Processes (PDF)

Title IX Resolution Process

This process applies in all instances in which an employee, student, or other member of the university community is alleged to have engaged in behavior that would violate the Title IX provisions of the Sexual Misconduct and Sex Discrimination 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)

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