It is natural to feel discomfort upon receiving unwanted attention from an authority figure such as a professor, supervisor, or teaching assistant, and it is almost never comfortable to confront someone in a position of power. When a harasser is not an authority figure, it still may be quite uncomfortable to confront that person about their inappropriate behavior. Nevertheless, by your own action you can help take control of the situation, as well as eliminate the unwelcome behavior. Consider the following steps:

• Speak up when a situation occurs.
• Tell the harasser that you do not like the attention, comments, or touching.
• Remind the person that the University prohibits conduct of this sort and that he/she could face disciplinary action.
• Document each incident by recording what happened, when it happened, and who was present.

Bring a friend or colleague with you when you deal with the harasser. Make an appointment to meet with EOP to discuss the situation and your options.