To learn more about notices issued after a Formal Complaint is filed, please review this document.

In alignment with “Part E, Section XII. Response to Complaint,” outlined in the Procedures for the Policy on Nondiscrimination…

The University will make all reasonable efforts to honor confidentiality requests, to the extent permitted by law. However, it must be understood that while some concerns or complaints can be resolved without disclosing one’s identity, often successful resolution cannot be achieved under such circumstances…

Prohibition Against Retaliation

Per Section “X. Retaliation Prohibited,” of the Procedures for the Policy on Nondiscrimination…

Retaliation against any Complainant, Respondent, or witness is prohibited and shall be treated as a separate violation of the Policy. Specifically, no officer, employee, or agent of the University shall retaliate, intimidate, threaten, coerce, or otherwise discriminate against any individual who files a complaint or participates in any investigation or proceeding brought according to this procedure.

There shall be no disciplinary action, retaliation, or reprisal for bringing a complaint in good faith. Individuals shall not, however, knowingly make false charges of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

The Procedures for the Policy on Nondiscrimination offer protections against retaliation for individuals filing complaints under the Policy on Research Misconduct, the Policy on Reporting Violations of Law, Regulations, or University Policy and Procedure, and any other university policy or laws that prohibit retaliation and are referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity to investigate.

If you believe you have experienced retaliation, the Office of Equal Opportunity is available for consultation. Please contact us to schedule a meeting with a member of our team.