Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Misconduct
Duke University
Relevant Excerpt
Hostile Environment Harassment (Including Sexual Harassment): Unwelcome protected status-based conduct that, based on the totality of the circumstances, is subjectively and objectively offensive and is so severe or pervasive that it limits or denies a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from Duke’s programs or activities (i.e., creates a hostile environment).