Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and/or Sexual Misconduct
The University of Puget Sound (“Puget Sound” or university) is a community that encourages a rich knowledge of self and others, an appreciation of commonality and difference, the full, open, and civil discussion of ideas, thoughtful moral discourse, and the integration of learning. The university values and celebrates a diverse learning, living, and working environment based on mutual respect, trust, and responsibility. This policy addresses acts that are contrary to these values. These acts include discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct (including sexual assault or sexual violence, interpersonal (relationship) violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking), and retaliation.