digamma
Masters Student
Posts: 468
Loc: Minneapolis
Reg: 11-27-11
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04-21-16 04:32 PM - Post#206436
In response to palestra38
You add an editorial which is nothing close to what I said. I never said they shouldn't "care." But in order to fire him FOR CAUSE for a violation of the sexual harassment policy of the University, you have to follow that policy, which states that it covers only those affiliated with the University. They have the right to fire him and probably pay his remaining term for other reasons (unless this falls within the general conduct clause, which I doubt), but I am just looking at the legality of what they did. And as to that, I think he had a pretty good defense because she was not affiliated with the University.
Yes, they should care. But if you want to fire someone for violation of a policy, the terms of that policy are controlling.
As I read the Policy (linked), the definition of University community is likely broad enough to cover the reporter. (Visitors to the campus are included.) Further complainants under the policy can be any person.
The sort of weird thing is that I think you're correct that I'm not sure she would have any recourse under the policy, but I don't think there's anything that prevents her from reporting his conduct under it or for him being punished or terminated.
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