Professional Conduct

It is professional misconduct for a member of the law school to (1) engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation; or (2) engage in conduct that is proscribed by law and that reflects adversely on the member's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness to practice law in other respects.

Disciplinary Procedure in the College of Law  (subject to approval of item 24)

All matters concerning academic or other forms of misconduct are referred to the Dean's Office for resolution. Any unresolved matters may be referred to the appropriate forum including but not limited to the University Judicial Office, the Ombudsman, and the Office of Affirmative Action.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual harassment is defined as behavior which emphasizes the sexuality or sexual identity of another individual in a manner which prevents or impairs the victim's full enjoyment of educational opportunities. Unwanted, offensive behavior of a sexual nature is one way that a person can exercise power and status over another.

Whether in the classroom, in the work place, or in campus activities, sexual harassment can threaten the victim's educational or economic opportunities.

The University accepts the responsibility for assuring that all workers and students are able to perform their duties in an atmosphere free from sexual harassment. The University may also be responsible for the acts of non-employees, where the University knows or should have known of the conduct and fails to take immediate and appropriate corrective action. Such offensive behavior should be reported to an appropriate University official.

Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Sections 1-102 and 5A-101 et seq. of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Sexual harassment, considered by law to be a form of sex discrimination, is also prohibited under Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Sexual harassment constitutes professional misconduct and can result in dismissal.