Retaliation by a member of the UMGC community against an individual who makes a complaint of sexual misconduct, participates in an investigation of a complaint, supports a complaint, or testifies concerning a complaint is expressly prohibited by this policy. Any UMGC faculty, staff, or student who encounters retaliation is strongly encouraged to immediately report such conduct to the Title IX team. Any employee who is found to have retaliated is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. A student who is found to have retaliated is subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.