The request for administrative review must state specific reasons why the complainant or respondent believes the finding was improper. If the president or provost determines that the decision is not supported by the evidence, the case file will be reopened and assigned for further investigation. If the president or provost determines that the investigation was thorough and complete, he or she will deny the request for administrative review. At this point, the complainant has exhausted the Internal Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Investigative records are not to be maintained with or considered as a part of a student record.
Documentation regarding corrective action is considered part of the student's record.
A complainant or respondent may be represented by another person at any stage of a complaint filed under this Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Retaliation Prohibited Retaliation against a person who has filed a complaint or against any witness questioned during an investigation is strictly prohibited. False Statements Prohibited Any individual who knowingly provides false information pursuant to filing a discrimination charge or during the investigation of a discrimination charge, will be subject to appropriate discipline, up to and including, dismissal. Individuals also have the right to file civil rights complaints with appropriate external agencies, in addition to their internal complaint. No retaliation will be taken against a person for filing a complaint with an external agency.