The review will involve talking to you, the person or persons involved in your complaint, and any witnesses identified by either you or the person accused. It may also include talking to other persons whom the representative thinks could be helpful. This might include the accused's department head. When interviewing the accused, the Affirmative Action Representative will reveal your name and state the nature of your complaint. The following is a general outline of the steps taken in the informal review process.
Steps can vary depending on the nature of the problem and the options available for resolution.
If you decide to request the representative's assistance in trying to resolve the issue informally, the first step will be the completion of the Informal Review Information Sheet . This will allow the representative to proceed with the informal review. During your initial interview, the Affirmative Action Representative will request information from you about the event and record it on an Intake Form . In the next step, the representative will meet with the accused and any witnesses, if necessary. The representative will inform the accused of your name and the nature of your complaint.