Sending on behalf of Bernard Arulanandam

Dear UTSA Faculty:

The national dialogue around sexual and other harassment in academic settings has prompted a shift in culture at universities. The National Academies’ recent report provides tactical strategies to overcome these challenges while recognizing the impact it can have on scientific discovery and public trust. President Eighmy has declared these acts as unacceptable and states they will not be tolerated at UTSA. I am letting you know that the National Science Foundation has also moved to exclude sexual misconduct from the academic community.

Beginning on October 22, 2018, any Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator found to have engaged in sexual or other harassment will be reported to the NSF, along with the sanctions taken against the PI or Co-PI. Allegations will not be reported but only claims that are substantiated by the UTSA Office of Equal Opportunity Services. I have attached the NSF Grant Conditions excerpt so that you have details for your reference.

We appreciate your assistance in disseminating this important message to the research community on campus and creating an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive and add to the knowledge enterprise.

Regards,

Bernard Arulanandam, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Interim Vice President for Research,

Economic Development, and Knowledge Enterprise