Purpose

Lee University takes all reported sexual misconduct and harassment seriously. Lee University will promptly discipline any individuals within its control who are found responsible for violating these policies. Reported sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, harassment, and retaliation will be reviewed under one of the below Policies.

Policy Statement

Lee University is committed to creating and maintaining and learning and working environment that is free from unlawful discrimination based on sex in accordance with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits sex discrimination in employment; and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act, Clery Act, and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Prohibited conduct under the following Policies will not be tolerated by Lee University and is grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, permanent dismissal from Lee University and/or termination of employment.