10.82 Discrimination Complaint Policy
In accordance with the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, the University has established a discrimination complaint procedure. This complaint procedure is for any type of allegation of discrimination or harassment based on a protected class (other than those allegations of sexual harassment that are determined to fall under the Title IX investigation procedures set forth in the University's Sexual Harassment Policy & Grievance Procedures). This complaint procedure is for any type of alleged discrimination regarding job decisions, employment practices, and other terms of employment or privileges of employment based on race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Additionally, this complaint procedure pertains to a hostile work environment or harassment based on all the aforementioned protected classes. All employees are required to report any concerns or allegations of discrimination or harassment, including members of the campus community (i.e., faculty, staff and students) of which they become aware to the Human Resources Office/Employee Relations. Should the University President be the subject of a complaint or concern under this policy, the complaint should be made to any member of the Board of Curators' Executive Committee.
The University will not retaliate against any individual who makes a harassment or discrimination complaint, assists another person in making a harassment complaint or cooperates in the University's investigation of such allegations. In addition, the University also will not tolerate acts of retaliation by any employee or other persons affiliated with the University. Any 色虎视频 employee or job applicant has a right to file a. complaint of discrimination.
The University recognizes that the issue of whether harassment or discrimination has occurred requires factual determination based on all the evidence received. The University also recognizes that false accusations of harassment or discrimination can have serious effects on innocent men and women. False accusations of harassment may result in discipline ranging from warnings to termination and could be subject to civil litigation. Third parties providing false information in regard to the investigation of harassment also may result in discipline ranging from warnings to termination and could be subject to civil
litigation. The University trusts all employees will act in a responsible manner to establish a pleasant working environment free of discrimination and free of unlawful harassment.
The procedures for initiating, processing, and resolving a complaint are available in the Employee Handbook or can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Claims of alleged sexual harassment acts are not covered under this policy. (See Section 10.81.)
The University will not retaliate against any individual who makes a harassment or discrimination complaint, assists another person in making a harassment complaint or cooperates in the University's investigation of such allegations. In addition, the University also will not tolerate acts of retaliation by any employee or other persons affiliated with the University. Any 色虎视频 employee or job applicant has a right to file a. complaint of discrimination.
The University recognizes that the issue of whether harassment or discrimination has occurred requires factual determination based on all the evidence received. The University also recognizes that false accusations of harassment or discrimination can have serious effects on innocent men and women. False accusations of harassment may result in discipline ranging from warnings to termination and could be subject to civil litigation. Third parties providing false information in regard to the investigation of harassment also may result in discipline ranging from warnings to termination and could be subject to civil
litigation. The University trusts all employees will act in a responsible manner to establish a pleasant working environment free of discrimination and free of unlawful harassment.
The procedures for initiating, processing, and resolving a complaint are available in the Employee Handbook or can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Claims of alleged sexual harassment acts are not covered under this policy. (See Section 10.81.)
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026