Rights, Responsibilities and Resources – Sexual and Racial Harassment

"I believe that engineers must not only be the people who know how to do things right, but also those who know the right things to do."

• Dr. Joseph Bordogna
  Acting Deputy Director
  National Science Foundation

One purpose of your education is to help you develop skills, approaches and abilities that are necessary for effective teamwork, and for your success in your profession and as a citizen. It is important that you understand your rights and responsibilities regarding the University's Sexual and Racial Harassment policies. (You can find the full text of the policies on KSU's Web site at www.ksu.edu/uauc/fhbook/fhxj.html.) If you experience any situations, in or out of class, that seem inappropriate or that make you uncomfortable, the following resources and courses of action are available to assist you.

Confidential resources:

There are two resources on campus for confidential consultation and advice:

Other resources:

You may also choose to speak with your instructor, another faculty member, or the department head to inform them of any inappropriate or uncomfortable situations you have experienced, or with:

If it is determined that the substance of your report warrants further review, University policy requires it to be reviewed following the process outlined in the policy statements referenced above.