However, timely reporting is more likely to facilitate a satisfactory resolution. Prompt reporting is strongly urged, as it is often difficult to trace the facts of an incident long after it has occurred. Appropriate action will be taken against violators of this policy. By law, the university is obligated to protect all complainants from retaliation. This policy also applies to contracted service employees.
Complainants have the right to move directly to any level in the process.
All parties involved are instructed, throughout the process, to maintain strict confidentiality to protect the reputation and privacy of everyone involved. Investigations will be conducted by the appropriate vice president or dean. The review process set forth below shall govern on-campus procedures examining informal complaints concerning alleged cases of sexual harassment between students and faculty, students and staff, staff and faculty, staff and staff, faculty and faculty, and student and student. 3. pursue an off-campus option. Off-campus options with their respective time frames are listed in the Appendix.