"Sexual Harassment will not be tolerated by the University of New Brunswick"

Policy and Procedure on Sexual Harassment

Related Links:	Policy and Procedure on Sexual Harassment
	Harassment Policy

The University of New Brunswick wants to ensure that its students, faculty and staff can work and study without being subjected to sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment is unwanted attention of a sexual nature, often with an underlying element of threat or coercion. It can also include sexist remarks or verbal abuse directed towards a person or a gender. There are four major dimensions of sexual harassment:

• when acceptance or rejection of sexual advances is a condition of education or employment;
  
  
• when acceptance or rejection of sexual advances affects grades, performance evaluations, or any academic or personnel decisions that concern the student or employee;
  
  
• when conduct of a sexual nature interferes with work or creates an intimidating, hostile, offensive or humiliating environment;
  
  
• when sexual remarks and behaviour of an individual or group of individuals, which may not be physically threatening, create an environment that makes you uncomfortable.
  

You could be a victim of sexual harassment if you are frightened, intimidated or uneasy when confronted with the following situations with a member of your own or the opposite sex:

• Unnecessary touching or patting
  
  
• suggestive remarks or verbal abuse of a sexual nature
  
  
• leering at a person's body
  
  
• compromising invitations
  
  
• demands for sexual favours
  
  
• sexist remarks about your clothing, body, sexual activities

You can contact, on a confidential basis, a Sexual Harassment Advisor , whose role is to provide you with support and information on the options available to you, both informal and formal. Advisors' names and telephone numbers are listed below. The UNB Policy and Procedure on Sexual Harassment provides several options for action which include:The Direct Approach, Intervention By An Advisor, Mediation, and Formal Investigation.

Direct Approach
If you find yourself confronted with sexual harassment, you may choose to talk to the person harassing you, telling the person you object to this behaviour, or you can use any other legitimate informal means to stop the objectionable behaviour. Often an informal meeting or letter outlining your concerns about the individuals actions will be enough to stop the harassment. Advisors can give you advice on effective ways to write a letter, as well as other options.

Intervention by an Advisor
If you prefer not to deal with the person directly, you can ask an Advisor to intervene on your behalf. Another option under the University policy is a process called mediation. A mediator, agreed upon by both parties, will preside over meetings between the individuals involved. The incidents will be discussed and potential solutions considered. This process maximizes confidentiality and gives the victim a great deal of input into resolving the problem.

Mediation
A process of formal investigation is also available under the Policy. This involves an investigation of the complaint and recommendation for disciplinary action by senior administrators.

Formal Investigation
If you feel the situation has gone beyond your control or you simply would like some advice on how to handle a particular situation, contact a Sexual Harassment Advisor. They will advise you of all available options and help you proceed with any actions you may wish to take. Strictest confidentiality will be maintained.

ADVISORS

(updated 2009)

Fredericton Campus
Gail CAMPBELL Tilley Hall, Room 116	458-7430 453-4621	campbell@unb.ca
Sarah DeVARENNE Sir Howard Douglas Hall, Room 110	453-4613	sdevaren@unb.ca
Katy HARALAMPIDES Head Hall, Room B4	453-5125	katy@unb.ca
Wilfred LANGMAID Alumni Memorial Building	453-4527	langmaid@unb.ca
Maureen SPARKS Aitken University Centre, Main Floor	451-6894	sparks@unb.ca

Questions concerning the administration of the Sexual Harassment Policy can be directed to:

Hélène Lang	Human Resources Consultant (Employment)	458-7674
Peter McDougall	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	453-4648

Copies of the UNB Policy and Procedure on Sexual Harassment are available from the Advisors listed above, The Director of Student Affairs and Services, Room 8, Alumni Memorial Building, Human Resources & Organizational Development, Room 102, Physics and Administration Building -(across from the Old Arts Building) on the Fredericton campus and on the Saint John campus from the Student Services Office, Room 18, Oland Hall