A written complaint is filed with the Equal Opportunity Officer. A formal investigation is carried out within 30 days, resulting in finding of facts and recommendations to the Chancellor. If either party is unsatisfied with the findings or recommendations, within 10 days, a written appeal must be made to the Assistant Chancellor for Student Affairs. Within 20 days, the Assistant Chancellor will try to resolve or will make written recommendations to the Chancellor. Within 20 days, the Chancellor will make the final decision.
Sexual harassment is considered sex discrimination.
Informal discussion will help clarify whether it is sexual harassment. If it isn t strategies can be discussed to help the individual prevent the behavior. If it is, the Officer can have an informal discussion with the harasser about the behavior, without identifications, request it stop, informal record. An investigation is commenced. If it isn t, it still may be behavior that merits discipline.