Any student, faculty or staff member may discuss behaviors that could be possible sexual harassment with staff in the Office of Diversity and Equity without filing a formal complaint. If the behavior described fits the definition of sexually harassing behavior, some intervention may be required. It is the responsibility of the University to ensure that formal procedures appropriate to University complaint are followed. Such procedures are governed by law, labor agreements, and University policy. A list of other personnel who are trained to receive complaints of sexual harassment is available at the Office of Diversity and Equity and in informational material regarding the Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy.
Lists are also available at the auxiliaries.
Conversations with persons other than those designated do not constitute notice to the University or auxiliaries of allegations of sexual harassment. Upon receiving a complaint of sexual harassment the Office of Diversity and Equity shall inform the complainant of the support services available at the University and in the community. At the University this may include the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Office of the Ombudsmen, the Women s Resource Center, Student Health Services, Employee Assistance Program, and Campus Police. The Office of Diversity and Equity and each designated auxiliary office will maintain confidentiality for all parties to the extent permitted by law. It is the responsibility of the University or auxiliary to take prompt action to correct sexually harassing behavior once it is reported.