Discrimination Complaint Procedure
The Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure has been revised August 15, 2026. This replaces the former document effective April 2026.
Read the summary of the Discrimination Complaint Procedures.
You can file a complaint using the online form.
Members of the campus community who experience, witness, or become aware of possible harassment or discrimination are encouraged to report their concerns to the Office of Title IX and Advocacy. Reports can be made by individuals who have experienced conduct directly or by others who have information about a potential concern. The Office can also provide information about available resources, supportive measures, and options for addressing concerns.
Additional information about how to make a report, as well as an FAQ about the updated policy and complaint process will become available soon.
This procedure provides a mechanism through which the University may identify, respond to, and prevent incidents of illegal discrimination. The University recognizes and accepts its responsibility in this regard and believes that the establishment of this internal, non-adversarial grievance process will benefit student, faculty, staff, and administration, permitting investigation and resolution of problems without resorting to the frequently expensive and time-consuming procedures of state and federal enforcement agencies or courts.
The University Police also have a Silent Witness Program, which lets an individual electronically report a crime or incident that has been witnessed. Reports regarding racist, homophobic, other discriminatory comments/actions, or harassment, will be sent to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator as well as University Police. If the event witnessed is a crime, University Police will investigate and follow up as much as possible. If it is a bias incident, the report will be forwarded to the Office of Student Conduct, and the Office of Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator. If the individual submitting the report leaves their contact information, the Police Department or other involved parties will be able to provide an update on the case. The form may be submitted anonymously, however.