he

Facts on Sexual Harassment

1. Sexual harassment is the misuse of power
that involves two people of perceived unequal
authority and status, in a situation which has
sexual overtones.

2. Men as well as women are sexually
harassed.

3. Sexual harassment occurs in all combina-
tions: male-male, female-female, female-male,
and male-female.

4. Sexual harassment is primarily a problem
for women. More than 95 percent of reported
cases occur when a male of greater power
harasses a female of lesser power. Exact
statistics are not available. About 3 to 4 percent
are cases of men harassing other men.

5. Sexual harassment affects women of all
kinds: all races, ages, occupations, and classes.

6. Surveys show that 33 to 42 percent of all
college women report some form of sexual
harassment. Recent studies indicate the fre-
quency may be over 60 percent. Within this
group, 5 to 8 percent report serious harassment.

7. Sexual harassment is at least as severe for
women faculty members and support staff as
it is for students.

8. These problems raised by sexual harass-
ment are often exacerbated by miscommunica-
tion based on stereotypes about race or culture.

9. Men and women perceive sexual harass-
ment very differently. Women often see it as
threatening, offensive, humiliating, or inap-
propriate. Many men believe the same conduct
to be flattering or friendly.

10. Reports of sexual harassment are almost
never false, or made out of the desire to harm
or embarrass someone. In a majority of cases
the harasser verifies the victim’s account.
Failure to report sexual harassment is a much

greater problem that complicates institutional
efforts to end harassment.

11. As women’s status improves, women are
much less willing to accept discriminatory
behavior or sexual harassment. Such refusal is
related to similar protests about rape, assault,
incest, or other forms of violent behavior.

12. Sexual harassment is a form of sexual
assault. Federal Bureau of Investigation
statistics show that one out of four women will
be sexually assaulted during their lifetimes.
Women between the ages of 18-25 are the most
vulnerable age group, but all ages are affected.
These reports do not include sexual harassment
figures.

13. A victim of sexual assault is likely to
become a victim of further assaults.
Psychological and emotional pressures on the
individual increase with every incident.

14. The person with physical, emotional,
psychological, or economic power must assume
the responsibility for maintaining relationships
that are free of harassment or intimidation.

15. Sexual harassment is legally a form of
discrimination. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights
Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972 prohibit sexual harassment. Through
case law, state and federal courts continue to
define sexual harassment; the responsibilities
of perpetrators, employers, and supervisors;
and the remedies available to victims.

16. Harassers often repeat the same pattern
of behavior. They use the same approach and
words with successive victims. Understanding
and interrupting these patterns can deflect
potentially embarrassing, even dangerous,
situations.

17. Serious cases can lead to severe
psychological, physical, and emotional damage
to the individuals affected. These cases also
lead to expensive administrative and legal pro-
blems for the institution.

The preceding was taken from Anne Truax’s ‘‘Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: What We've
Learned” in the Spring 1989 edition of Thought and Action: The NEA Higher Education Journal,
Volume V, Number 1; pages 32-34. It was originally included in Academic Sexual Harassment: An
Annotated Bibliography, Minnesota Women’s Center, Univ of MN, 1988.

 
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE
MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 1990

& The fifth regular meeting of the Faculty Senate for the academic year 1989-1990
was held on Tuesday, January 23, 1990, in Mendenhall Student Center, Room 244.

Absent were: Chancellor Eakin, Vice Chancellor Connell, Chamness (Faculty
Assembly), Patton (Aerospace), Singhas (Biology), Dudek and Pories (Medicine).

Alternates present were: Thiele for Grove (Council of Deans), Glascoff for Karns
and Thornton for Schellenberger (Business), Anderson (Education), and Hankins for
Chestang (Geography).

Agenda Item I. Call to Order
Chair Jim Joyce called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.

Agenda Item II. Approval of the Minutes of December 5, 1989
The Chair presented an editorial correction to the minutes as follows: Page 7,

Resolutions #89-24 through #89-28 should read "Resolution regarding
recommendations to the Chancellor.'' The minutes were declared approved as
corrected.

Agenda Item III. Special Order of the Day
B. Announcements, Jim Joyce, Chair

1. The Chancellor has approved the following Senate resolutions:
#89-24 Resolution regarding recommendations to the Chancellor
#89-25 Resolution regarding recommendations to the Chancellor
#89-26 Resolution regarding recommendations to the Chancellor
#89-27 Resolution regarding recommendations to the Chancellor
#89-28 Resolution regarding recommendations to the Chancellor
#89-29 Admissions Committee Report on Minutes of November 9 and 30, 1989
#89-31 School of Industry and Technology Unit Code
#89-32 Curriculum Committee Report on Minutes of November 9 and 16, 1989
Special thanks to the following Alternate Senators serving as Tellers
today for the Faculty Assembly Delegate and Alternate elections:
Marie Farr (English), Maria Malby (Foreign Language), Jim Pinkney
(Counseling Center), and Fred Ragan (History).
Thanks to several faculty members who have recently been appointed to
serve on the following committees:
Agenda Committee - George Bailey (Philosophy)
Committee on Committees - Robert Woodside (Mathematics)
Faculty Affairs Committee - John O'Brien (Music)
General College Committee - Jim Kirkland (English),
General College Committee - Brenda Killingsworth (Business)
Research/Creative Activity Committee - Soumaya Khuri (Mathematics)
Teaching Effectiveness Committee - Beth Morrison (Health Sciences Library)
4. Academic and Administrative Committee Preference Forms have been
distributed to all faculty. If you are interested in serving on one of
these committees a completed form must be returned to the Faculty Senate
Office no later than Friday, February 2, 1990.
Since facilities planning is an integral part of the on-going strategic
planning effort, the Chancellor dissolved the University Facilities
Administrative Committee in the Fall of 1989; therefore, an election for
that committee vacancy is no longer needed.

 
By February 1, 1990, departments will receive notification of Senate
representation for 1990/1991. If it is necessary for your unit to hold an
election(s), please do so and report the name(s) of the senators/alternates
to the Faculty Senate Office no later than March 1, 1990.

Marie Farr, Director of Women's Studies Program and Jim Smith, Chair of
Philosophy have been granted speaking privileges during today's meeting.
Reminder to all faculty about the "Teaching Excellence Workshop" to be
held on Wednesday, January 24, 1990 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Mendenhall
Student Center, Room 244.

C. Chancellor Eakin was in Chapel Hill meeting with President Spangler.
D. Vice Chancellors' Reports
Dr. Marlene Springer, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs reported on the
shortfall in State revenues for the current fiscal year, and the effect on East
Carolina University. The university's third quarter allotment has been reduced by
$3 million, which is a 8.2% reduction for the quarter. Projections for the fourth
quarter indicate a potential for further reduction. As a result, the Chancellor
announced on January 22 a series of cost containment measures which have already
gone into effect. They include:

1. A “managed" hiring freeze is in effect for all State appropriated
positions with the exception of faculty positions for the 1990-1991
academic year and positions directly related to health and safety
functions. All vacant positions must be justified on the basis of
absolute need before recruitment will be authorized. Almost all personnel
savings, therefore, will be borne by the operational, administrative and
support units where turnover is more frequent.

A Utility Conservation Program will be initiated. This program, with the
cooperation of the University community, could result in much needed
savings over the next few months. Increases in utility rates make this
even more necessary.

Operating budgets (supplies, communications, equipment, etc.) will be
reduced 5% across-the-board with those funds being placed in reserve
pending a clearer understanding of fourth quarter allotments. While
discretion on the use of the remaining funds will reside with each budget
manager, fixed expenses (telephone, postage, contracts, etc.) must be
covered first.

A Cost-Reduction Advisory Team will be established to develop other ideas
to reduce expenditures during the next six months.

Vice Chancellor Springer announced that in a recent issue of USA Today, an article
lists three teams of national student scholars. This list includes Rebecca
Denson, a Chemistry graduate, who developed a vaccine for the pneumococcal virus
at the National Institute of Health. Additionally, Vice Chancellor Springer
reported that progress is being made on the planning of Joyner Library. The
architects are collating prospective plans at this time.

Agenda Item IV. Unfinished Business

Strategic Planning. Chair Joyce announced that the University Directions document
and a draft copy of the University Implementation Plans have been sent to all
members of the Faculty Senate. The University Directions document is the final
report from the Chancellor that outlines the University's strategic directions
over the next five years. It will be put into a color brochure within the next
6-8 weeks and distributed widely throughout the University community.

 
The University Implementation Plans represent the second level of goal setting in
the strategic planning process. These six plans have been recommended to the
Chancellor as strategies for implementing the 10 goals of the University, and will
guide, along with the University Directions document, the development of unit
plans. Information copies of the guidelines and timetable for unit planning have
been sent to all senators. Chair Joyce announced that the Chancellor is
interested in receiving comments regarding the implementation plans, and asked
that comments/suggestions be forwarded to the Chancellor within the next week.

Bailey (Philosophy) representing the Teaching Effectiveness Committee made a
motion recommending that under the category of Human Resources Development in the
"Faculty and Staff Development Implementation Plan," an explicit connection be
drawn between the teaching goals specified in the University Directions document
and the implementation strategies appropriate to these goals. The motion was
seconded. The motion passed. (Resolution #90-1)

Bailey (Philosophy) requested that in the "Faculty and Staff Development
Implementation Plan" consideration should be given to separate funding for faculty
travel and faculty searches. He commented that in some units the same budget line
is used for both activities.

Agenda Item V._ Report of Committees
A. Committee on Committees

Dan Hines (Business), Chair of the Committee on Committees, presented the nominees
for two elected delegate positions to the Faculty Assembly. Chair Joyce presented
the slate of nominees to the Senate and called for nominations. Ferrante
(Counseling Center) made a motion for acceptance of the entire slate of nominees.
The motion was seconded and passed. The results of the balloting were as follows:

First Ballot Second Ballot
Nominees Votes Nominees Votes
Nancy Mayberry (For Lang) Nancy Mayberry (For Lang) 7
Ken Wilson (Soc and Anthro) Ken Wilson (Soc and Anthro) 28
Vila Rosenfield (SEED) Vila Rosenfield (SEED) 1
Stella Daugherty (Math) Stella Daugherty (Math) 2
Joseph Hill (Management ) Joseph Hill (Management) 1

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Don Ensley (Allied Health)
Henry Ferrell (History)

Jack Brinn (Medicine)

George Bailey (Philosophy)
Sandra Wurth-Hough (Pol Sci)
Margaret Lawrence (Soc Work)
Robert Morrison (Chemistry)
Connie Kledaras (Soc Work)
Steve Thomas (Allied Health)
Ineligible votes

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The number of votes required for
election was 24.

Don Ensley (Allied Health) 1
Henry Ferrell (History) 18
George Bailey (Philosophy) 21
Connie Kledaras (Soc Work) 4
Steve Thomas (Allied Health) 12

The number of votes required for
election was 24. Chair Joyce
declared Ken Wilson elected as

a delegate for the Faculty Assembly

serving a second term.

 
Third Ballot Fourth Ballot
Nominees Nominees
Nancy Mayberry (For Lang) Nancy Mayberry (For Lang) 1
Henry Ferrell (History) Henry Ferrell (History) 8
George Bailey (Philosophy) George Bailey (Philosophy) 25
Connie Kledaras (Soc Work) Steve Thomas (Allied Health) 5
Steve Thomas (Allied Health)

The number of votes required for
The number of votes required for election was 20. Chair Joyce
election was 21. declared George Bailey elected as

a delegate for the Faculty Assembly.

Hines presented the nominees for three elected alternate delegate positions to the
Faculty Assembly and Joyce called for nominations. Eugene Hughes (Business),
Steve Thomas (Allied Health), Henry Ferrell (History), Connie Kledaras (Social
Work), and Vila Rosenfield (SEED) were nominated. The results of the balloting
were as follows:

First Ballot Second Ballot

Nominees Votes Nominees Votes
Eugene Hughes (Business) 21 Henry Ferrell (History) 15
Steve Thomas (Allied Health) 23 Connie Kledaras (Soc Work) 20
Henry Ferrell (History) 20 Vila Rosenfield (SEED) 2
Connie Kledaras (Soc Work) 20 Ineligible votes 1
Vila Rosenfield (SEED) 14

The number of votes required for

The number of votes required for election was 19. Chair Joyce
election was 19. Chair Joyce declared Connie Kledaras as an
declared Eugene Hughes and Steve alternate for the Faculty Assembly.
Thomas as alternates for the
Faculty Assembly. Election was
held again because of the tie
between Connie Kledaras and
Henry Ferrell.

Hines presented the first reading of proposed changes to the charges of the
Admissions Committee, Credits Committee, Curriculum Committee, Student Recruitment
and Retention Committee, and the Teaching Effectiveness Committee (see Agenda,
attachment 2) and the first reading of the charge of the proposed Readmission
Appeals Committee (see Agenda, attachment 3). Hines commented that the Chair of
the Faculty as an ex-officio member had been deleted in an effort to streamline
the committee membership. He related however that the committee would not oppose
the addition of ex-officio members. Jones (English) commented that given the
nature of the proposed Readmission Appeals Committee, the following ex-officio
members should be included: the Chair of the Faculty (with vote), the Chancellor,
the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Director of Admissions, the Dean of
Continuing Education, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies and
the Dean of the General College or their appointed representatives (without vote).
Atkeson (History) called the Senate's attention to the Constitution of the Faculty
Senate, section VIII-4 which reads: "The Chair is an ex-officio member to all
academic committees."' Therefore deleting the Chair of the Faculty from the
Readmission Appeals would require a change in the Constitution. Chair Joyce
commented that consideration should also be given to inclusion of the Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs as an ex-officio member of the Student Retention
Committee.

 
B. Faculty Affairs Committee

Paul Tschetter (Sociology), Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee moved the
adoption of the recommendations of the committee regarding proposed changes to the
original Sexual Harassment Policy (original policy distributed at November 7, 1989
meeting, amended policy distributed to all Senators prior to January 23, 1990
meeting). Duckett (Medicine) questioned the rationale for deleting the second
paragraph of Section II. Tschetter responded that the committee recommended that
such specific rules should not be included in the policy, but rather are best
placed in the Faculty Manual along with the other University policies. Yarbrough
(Political Science) referring to IV-C, Paragraph 2, expressed his concern centered
around the notification of the EEO Officer of an anonymous complaint as this does
not comply with the previous sentence that "...anonymous complaints will not
result in any action by the Board." He further questioned where the complaints
would be filed and kept. Irons responded that he supported the need to maintain a
continuing record of all complaints, but that such a record would be kept
confidential. Atkeson (History) made a motion to delete the last two sentences of
Section IV-C of the amended policy and to move the first sentence to the end of
the first paragraph and add "such complaints received by the Board will be
destroyed."" Jim Smith (Philosophy) expressed concern that the chairperson's only
role in this process is to forward complaints to the Board, and suggested that if
other actions are not to be included in the Sexual Harassment Policy, written
guidelines should be developed and included in a document listing administrative
procedures for chairpersons. He further commented that in his opinion, there are
serious ramifications for the University's taking no action on continuous
complaints, both anonymous and signed. Hughes (Business) questioned what action
the Board could take if the Chairperson received continuing anonymous complaints.
Smith responded that he does not recommend the Board take any action. Rather, the
Chairperson take action by notifying the faculty member of the complaint,
providing an opportunity for response, and maintaining all records as a part of
the personnel file. Atkeson stated that the intent of the motion is to prevent
the Board from keeping record of anonymous complaints, for these complaints could
be made by disgruntled students. Marie Farr (English) disseminated a handout
entitled "Facts on Sexual Harassment" (available in the Faculty Senate Office),
and addressed item 10 that states "Reports of sexual harassment are almost never
false, or made out of the desire to harm or embarrass someone.'' Graham
(Psychology) responded that there are a number of disturbed students who are
capable of creating chaos through anonymous complaints about faculty. He further
elaborated that a professor who was denied promotion could possibly relate this
action to anonymous complaints and sue the University. Yarbrough, in support of
the motion, stated that the burden is on the individual to identify him/herself in
order for any action to be taken. The motion to amend passed. (Resolution #90-2)

Spickerman (Math) questioned the need for the word "individual" in the sentence
being moved as approved in the motion to amend. The Chair considered this as an
editorial correction, and there were no objections to striking the word
"individual".

Engelke (Nursing) made a motion to recommit the proposed Sexual Harassment Policy
to the Faculty Affairs Committee with specific instructions. Engelke recommended
that the Committee develop procedures to advise individuals who make anonymous
complaints to submit these in writing so as to prevent anonymous complaints from
being ignored. Parkerson (History) recommended feedback to the faculty member on
an informal basis so as to make the faculty aware that a complaint had been

registered.

 
Glascoff (Business) questioned where the policy would be published and asked how
widely it would be distributed. Irons responded that from a legal standpoint it
should be published widely, e.g. student handbook, faculty manual, bulletin
boards, etc. Moskop (Faculty Assembly) questioned if there is an existing
procedure and, if so, does this policy change the procedure. Irons responded that
the new policy will supersede any existing policy regarding complaints of sexual
harassment. Moskop stated that since complaints can be registered with any member
of the Board, the names of Board members would have to be published widely.

Thomas (Allied Health Sciences) suggested that rather than publishing the list of
Board members, the location of the list should be published since Board members
could potentially change every year. Woodside (Faculty Assembly) expressed
concern that based on the composition of the Board and the policy as stated, two
students and a staff member could recommend action be taken against a faculty
member. He recommended that the committee reconsider page 4, paragraph 7 "...when
accepted by a simple majority...". Bailey (Philosophy) commented regarding B.5
that in his opinion records should not be destroyed after completion of the action
and resolution of the issue. Atkeson commented that the committee should consider
that there are at least three types of complaints - anonymous telephone calls,
anonymous written statements and signed written statements- therefore there should
be a differentiation between verbal and written complaints. Bailey questioned

a 2 year time period for making a complaint and suggested extending it to 4 years.
He elaborated that this would allow a student to make a complaint at a later time,
even after graduation. Wilson (Faculty Assembly) spoke in favor of putting the
four paragraphs back in to expand the definition of sexual harassment. Swanson
(History) commented that an amorous consensual relationship is not necessarily
unwelcomed. Bailey expressed concern that the policy will not be seen as
effective unless there is a separate personnel policy that addresses the issue of
relationships that are prohibited. Farr spoke in favor of putting the four
paragraphs back in and supported her position by reporting research related to the
issues of sexual harassment. Hughes (Business) commented that, if the intent is
to avoid sexual harassment, the proper place to inform faculty of
prohibited/unwise behaviors is in the Faculty Manual. Rose (EEO Officer)
commented that it was not clear if the Senate supports the inclusion of a
prohibition of amorous consensual relationships in the Sexual Harassment Policy.
Wilson responded that he would encourage the committee to put the four paragraphs
back in or add to/develop a new policy/procedure. Atkeson commented that the
policy should be publicized to both faculty and students and that placement in the
Faculty Manual would only inform faculty. The motion to recommit to the committee
passed. (Resolution #90-3)

C. Faculty Governance Committee

Eugene Hughes (Business), Chair of the Faculty Governance Committee presented the
first reading of the proposed amendment to Appendix A regarding the Agenda
Committee's role in preparing dates for Faculty Senate meetings (see Agenda,
attachment 4).

D. Calendar Committee

Jim Hix (Chemistry), Chair of the Calendar Committee presented an amendment to the
"Guidelines for Setting University Calendars" (see Agenda, attachment 5). The
amendment would delete from item 7, "when on a Friday or Monday.'' The Senate
approved the recommendation as presented. (Resolution #90-4) Hix moved the
adoption of the recommendations of the Calendar Committee (see Agenda, attachment
6) regarding the correction of the current calendar to include Independence Day
1990 as a holiday. Editorial changes made by the Committee (at the request of the
Graduate School) include the identification of dates for the last day to apply for
admission to the Graduate School and the last day to submit thesis to the Graduate
School. The Senate approved the recommendations as presented. (Resolution #90-5)

 
Hix presented several different calendar plans and open discussion was held
regarding each plan presented, to provide feedback to the Calendar Committee for

paring the 1992-1993 Calendar. Thornton (Business) questioned how many

dents are involved in the appeal process. Anderson (Education) responded that
113 cases were heard in January 1990. Hix stated that the Committee was
considering a more traditional calendar which would eliminate Saturday final
examinations. He asked for input regarding the Monday/Wednesday class and
indicated that the Committee has received very few complaints. Jones (English)
stated that she was not sure if it was effective or if the classes just did not
meet.

Spickerman (Math) questioned if the University could admit students for a year
rather than for the semester. Anderson responded that it would require a change
in admission procedures. Vice Chancellor Springer commented that in her opinion
something is wrong with the current system, and she proposed an investigation to
determine a more humane approach/procedure for readmitting students.

VI. New Business

The Chair recognized Ken Wilson (Faculty Assembly) who offered salutatory
resolutions of appreciation to Roger Eldridge and William Bloodworth (see Agenda,
attachment 7). The resolutions were seconded and approved. (Resolution #90-6)

There being no further new business, Chair Joyce adjourned the meeting at 4:50
p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lori Lee
Secretary Office Secretary

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RESOLUTION TITLE DISPOSITION
#90-1 Recommendation under the category of Human Resources Chancellor
Development in the "Faculty and Staff Development
Implementation Plan"

Recommended amendment to the Sexual Harassment Policy Faculty Affairs Committee

Referral of the Sexual Harassment Policy back to the Faculty Affairs Committee
Faculty Affairs Committee

Amendment to the Guidelines for Setting University Chancellor
Calendars

Amendment to Summer 1990 and Summer 1991 calendars Chancellor

Salutatory resolutions of appreciation to Roger Eldridge n/a
and William Bloodworth