Sexual Misconduct Policy Overview for New Faculty

Central Michigan University is committed to equal educational and employment opportunity and to the elimination of all forms of prohibited discrimination. Correspondingly, CMU has enacted a Sexual and Gender-based Misconduct Policy. This policy provides information regarding how CMU will proceed once it has become aware of allegations of sexual misconduct in order to prevent its recurrence, remedy its effects, promote safety, and deter individuals from similar future behavior. Under the Sexual Misconduct Policy, dating violence, domestic violence/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, stalking, and retaliation will not be tolerated and are expressly prohibited. CMU strives to eradicate sexual misconduct through primary prevention and ongoing awareness programs, education, training, clear policies, and serious consequences for acts of sexual misconduct. The Sexual and Gender-based Misconduct Policy applies to all CMU faculty, staff, and students regardless of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

If you see something, say something. It’s on all of us to take a stand against sexual misconduct.

Within the first weeks of your employment, you will be assigned a required learning module through Success Factors, CMU’s learning management system for employees. This required training includes two parts: 1) Designated Officials on Campus Video that discusses reporting requirements for incidents involving sexual and/or gender-based misconduct; and 2) Preventing Harassment and Discrimination: Gateway that prepares learners to cultivate and maintain a workplace culture resistant to discrimination and harassment.  For questions, contact CMU’s Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity (OCRIE) at 989-774-3253 or OCRIE@cmich.edu.