The employee may choose to be accompanied by a union representative at this meeting. After accepting a written formal complaint, the Social Equity Director will appoint a fact finder. When appropriate, as determined by the Social Equity Director, two fact finders may be assigned to a case. The Social Equity Director will notify the parties of the fact finder s identity. In addition, the appropriate manager, supervisor and-or chairperson will be advised.
Fact finders are specifically trained and impartial faculty or staff.
The fact finder s role is to investigate complaints and make findings of fact pertaining to the complaint. Investigating complaints includes but is not limited to access to records and interviewing the complainant, accused and others who may have relevant information. The fact finder has sole discretion to determine the scope and format of the investigation. The fact finder will submit a report of his or her findings to the Social Equity Director. The Social Equity Office will then convene the Review Panel.