Everyone has the right to feel safe
Ohio University is committed to a campus and community climate that is welcoming, respectful and safe. You are entitled to be free of discrimination and harassment and should not be subjected to such behaviors by students, faculty members or staff. What is SEXUAL HARASSMENT?
Sexual harassment is unwelcome and unwanted sexual behavior which interferes with your life.
- Sending unwelcome sexually explicit emails, or telling sexual jokes, innuendos or stories.
- Unwelcomed touching
- Touching you, threatening you or pressuring you to have sex - including sex in exchange for a job, raise, better grade or special treatment.
- Pressure for a date or other relationship
- Repeatedly being subjected to sexual jokes or epithets creating an uncomfortable or hostile environment
- Unwelcome sexualized comments on social network sites
- More Examples
Unfortunately, sexual harassment is common on college campuses. Many students experience noncontact forms of harassment, such as emails and sexual remarks, and, according to a 2006 report by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Drawing the Line: Sexual Harassment on Campus nearly one-third experience some form of physical harassment. Ohio University does not accept this behavior and many campus offices are trained to help.
It's important to ask for help!
If you believe that you or another person may be a victim of sexual harassment, the following campus offices can discuss your options with you…read more
Emergency: In case of an emergency like sexual assault, contact the Ohio University Police at 593-1911
Title IX Coordinator: Laura Myers, Special Assistant to the Provost and Interim Director for Institutional Equity. To reach her, call 593-2620 or email.
Ohio University Title IX Grievance Procedures
Ohio University Title IX Coordinator postion duties and responsibilities
Sexual harassment brochure
