Investigating complaints of discrimination or harassment
The Office of Affirmative Action is responsible for assisting faculty, staff, and students who believe they have been harassed or discriminated against because they are a member of a protected group. The Office is charged with investigating complaints under MnSCU’s 1B.1 Nondiscrimination Policy and 1B.1.1 Procedure; 1B.3 Sexual Violence Policy and 1B.3.1 Procedure as well as all Title IX sex discrimination complaints. The Office also provides assistance to Minnesota State Mankato administrators in their role as decisionmakers and communicators of the results of internal investigations.
Investigation FAQ's
1B.1 Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Process Flowchart
Resources
- MnSCU Policy: 1B.1 Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity
- MnSCU Policy: 1B.1.1 Report/Complaint of Discrimination/Harassment Investigation and Resolution
- MSU Form: Complaint Form
- MnSCU Policy: 1B.3 Sexual Violence Policy
- MnSCU Policy: 1B.3.1 Sexual Violence Procedure
- MnSCU Policy: 1B.2 Affirmative Action in Employment
- Federal Law: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Workplace Environment *** This policy is separate from the 1B.1 Nondiscrimination Policy. Human Resources is the designated unit to investigate workplace environment complaints.
