Retaliation against any persons who participate in the complaint procedures is prohibited by
federal and state law and University policies. Retaliation exists when action is taken
against a participant (whether a complainant, respondent, witness or investigator)
which affects their employment, academic, or business status which is motivated in
whole or in part by their participation in the process.
Retaliation for filing a complaint or participating in the complaint process may be
found regardless of whether or not the underlying complaint is found to have merit.
Persons who feel that they have been subject to retaliation because of filing or participating
in the complaint procedure may file a complaint based on the alleged retaliation.
See complaint procedures.