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UAH Discrimination/Harassment Policy and Procedures

Learn about the policy and procedures at UAH regarding discrimination and harassment in the workplace and learning environment, including complaint procedures and steps to ensure equal opportunity.

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UAH Discrimination/Harassment Policy and Procedures

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  1. UAHDiscrimination/HarassmentPolicy and Procedures

  2. UAH Equal Opportunity Policy Statement • Workplace Environment • Commitment to equal opportunity • Commitment to affirmative action • Learning Environment – commitment to equal opportunity • Harassment • Generic statement • Sexual harassment statement • Discriminatory conduct – disciplinary action • Compliance with federal and state laws • Miscellaneous provisions

  3. UAH Discrimination Complaint ProceduresIntroductory Matters and Overview • Applies to complaints alleging: • Discrimination • Harassment • Interests implicated • Campus – protect against unlawful discrimination • Victim – provide redress • Accused – insure recognition of rights • Responsibility for action • All members of UAH community • Supervisors and administrators • Dealing with unlawful discrimination • Education

  4. Introductory Matters and Overview • Procedure • Time issues • Bringing of complaint • Timely filing • No statute of limitations • Expeditious handling by University • Retaliation • Non-retaliation policy

  5. Initiation and Intake Phase • Intake officials • Student complaints – VP, Student Affairs • Staff complaints – Assoc. VP, Human Resources • Faculty complaints – Assoc. Provost, Undergraduate Studies • First notice of complaint - supervisor • Informal action – “voluntary settlement” • Counseling • Confidentiality • Why important • “Need to know” limits • No absolute assurance

  6. Preliminary Action Phase • Filing of written complaint • Referral • For student respondent – Code of Student Conduct process • For all other respondents – Preliminary Action Officer (PAO) • Written notice to respondent – “cognizant VP” • Dismissal (frivolous or meritless complaint)

  7. Preliminary Action Phase • Preliminary Action Officer • Appointment • Duties • Facilitate voluntary settlement • Conduct investigation • Make findings and recommendations • Submit written report to cognizant VP

  8. Preliminary Action Phase • Cognizant Vice President action • Agree with “no reasonable basis” finding – dismiss • Disagree with “no reasonable basis findings” refer for formal proceedings • Agree with “reasonable basis” finding –refer for formal proceedings • Agree with “reasonable basis” finding – impose oral/written reprimand or warning • Attempt to settle • Appeal of Cognizant VP action - President

  9. Formal Proceedings Phase • Adversary hearing • Faculty respondent – combination of grievance procedures/for cause termination procedures used • Staff respondent • Hearing panel – findings and recommendations submitted to President • President action • Dismiss complaint • Impose appropriate sanction

  10. Special Issues • Case of reluctant complainant • Complainant’s “mixed signals” • “Guilty” knowledge • Need for follow-up • Other issues

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