Maharishi University of Management

Maharishi University of Management is dedicated to the creation of an ideal community for personal development and therefore does not tolerate harassment in any form. This includes sexual harassment, which creates a disrespectful work environment that is not conducive to the blossoming of full human potential.

According to the Sex Discrimination Guidelines of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. According to the guidelines, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:

1. Submissions to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic performance, or
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis of employment or academic decisions affecting such individual, or
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or educational environment.

Sexual harassment involving students may occur between two or more students, between students and faculty, or between students and administrators. When a complaint or incident of sexual harassment solely involving students occurs, it should be brought to the attention of the Dean of Men or the Dean of Women immediately. When a complaint or incident of sexual harassment involving faculty and students occurs, it should be brought to the attention of both the Dean of Faculty and the Dean of Men or the Dean of Women immediately. When a complaint or incident of sexual harassment involving administrators and students occurs, it should be brought to the attention of both the Director of Administration and the Dean of Students immediately. If the complaint or incident involves a Dean or a senior Administrator, it should be brought to the attention of the Executive Vice President.

Once the University is notified of a complaint, a prompt review of the complaint that is as confidential as possible will be conducted by the parties described above. The accused will be notified of the complaint, afforded an opportunity to respond, and notified of the outcome of the review.

The goal of the review will be to determine if sexual harassment has occurred, and if so, to redress the situation, including taking appropriate steps to prevent it from happening again. The review may result in a recommendation of mediation between the parties, a formal grievance hearing, or legal action.

If a finding of sexual harassment is made, a record will be filed in the harasser’s file. Further possible disciplinary actions can include a warning letter, probation, dismissal from the University, or termination of employment.

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