When You Receive a Complaint
- Take every complaint seriously, no matter how frivolous it may seem.
- Contact the Title IX Compliance Officer for advice.
- Investigate every complaint immediately and thoroughly.
- Remain objective and maintain a professional approach.
- Avoid making judgments without all the facts.
- Talk to the alleged harasser.
- Interview anyone who might have witnessed the conduct.
- Keep the process as confidential as possible.
- Document every step of the investigation in detail.
- Take appropriate remedial and/or corrective action.
- Advise the complaining employee that appropriate action has been taken and that any future incidents should be reported immediately.
