Sexual Harassment Policy & Procedures

The University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville is committed to the maintenance of a supportive and productive environment for their students, staff, house staff and faculty. In order to ensure that such an environment exists, inappropriate professional behavior in all forms is not permissible. As an attempt to clarify and unify policy and procedures related to a severe form of inappropriate professional behavior, namely sexual harassment, the College of Medicine adopted Sexual Harassment Policies and Procedures.

WHAT TO DO ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Learn the University and College policies and procedures.

Participate in the educational programs sponsored by the Sexual Harassment Committee designed to prevent occurrences.

When a situation occurs, do not ignore it; silence appears to give consent.

If possible, speak up when the incident occurs and tell the offender to STOP the offensive behavior in a clear and firm manner.

Consider communicating with the offender by writing a letter detailing your concerns and asking the person to STOP.

Keep a written record and any evidence that would corroborate your story.

Seek advice and counseling from the designated FIRST CONTACT COUNSELOR.

Students on rotation at the University of Florida COM/Jacksonville Campus who think they have been a victim of harassment; have observed potentially harassing or offensive behavior by a student, house officer, member of the faculty, employee or patient; who are concerned about a tone of sexism in a particular classroom; or who have any question regarding sexual harassment should contact:

TO FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT AT THE JACKSONVILLE CAMPUS:

Contact the Chair of the Sexual Harassment Committee, Kamela Scott, Ph.D., Ext. 3352 or pager 498-0331.

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Beverly L. Vidauretta, PhD., Director of the Office of Student Counseling and Development (352) 392-5482 (FIRST CONTACT COUNSELOR) should you decide not to file a complaint until you return to the Gainesville campus.