What is Sexual Misconduct
The University of North Georgia uses sexual misconduct as a broad term encompassing Title IX Sexual Harassment and other sexual misconduct that does not fall under the Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations. The behaviors that are prohibited by the are sexual harassment, nonconsensual sexual contact, nonconsensual sexual penetration, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation.
Under Title IX, an education program or activity includes locations, events, or circumstances over which the school exercised substantial control over the Respondent and the context in which the conduct occurred. Title IX applies to all education programs or activities, whether such programs or activities occur on-campus or off-campus.
Through the Sexual Misconduct Policy, ǧÃŬAV addresses behavior affecting its students or employees inside and outside Title IX’s jurisdiction.