There are some alternatives which may be taken prior to requesting the University's assistance. Document all incidents and attempts at resolution. If a meeting is arranged, a neutral witness should be present. A. University Officers to Contact for Assistance. If you are a University or auxiliary employee not designated above and receive a request for informal resolution, refer the individual to the Director of Employee Diversity and University Compliance or one of those designated to handle requests for informal resolution.
Persons requesting informal resolution have the right to be accompanied by a person of their choice.
Discussions at this stage are informal and meant to assist in the process of informal resolution. Non-instructional employees should obtain authorization for release time following established University protocol. If the reporting party does not choose this option, determine if you are the appropriate person to assist in an informal resolution and if not, refer the reporting party appropriately with guidance from the Director of Employee Diversity and University Compliance or another professional staff member in the Employee Relations and Compliance Services office. For the purposes of maintaining data, reports to the Director of Employee Diversity and University Compliance should include as much information as possible. However, it is not mandatory that reports include the name of the person initiating the inquiry or complaint.