A number of steps are open to you. The Ombudsperson will be glad to review them with you. It is not necessary to follow them in the order that they are listed below, although you may find that most satisfactory. Most complaints are settled informally. The process is described in The Policies and Procedures statement distributed by the Sexual Harassment Committee.
Every effort is made to assure the rights and privacy of all parties involved.
Formal Grievance Procedure. Generally, someone files a formal grievance when attempts at resolving the complaint informally fail. The process is designed to protect all parties to the complaint. It is activated with a written complaint to the appropriate person listed in The Policies and Procedures statement. Confidentiality is maintained at every step of the process.