Sexual harassment of students and employees at Texas A&M University-Commerce is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors, or other physical conduct or expressive behavior (verbal or nonverbal) of a sexual nature where: (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment or education; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting that individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of intimidating, hostile, or demeaning employment or educational environment. Persons engaging in sexual harassment in violation of this University policy are subject to penalties that may range from a warning to a reprimand to dismissal as a student and/or termination as an employee. Incidents of alleged sexual harassment may be reported to the Office of Human Resources/Equal Opportunity. System Policy 34.01.