Filing a Complaint

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 of Affirmative Action is the designated office for investigating and determining who is appropriate to investigate such matters, as well as assisting appropriate administrators in decision-making and communication for the results of investigations.

Investigation FAQ's

1B.1 Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Process Flowchart

Resources

1. MnSCU Policy: 1B.1 Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity
2. MnSCU Policy: 1B.1.1 Report/Complaint of Discrimination/Harassment Investigation and Resolution
3. MSU Form: Complaint Form
4. MnSCU Policy: 1B.2 Affirmative Action in Employment

Workplace Environment   *** This policy is separate from the 1B.1 Nondiscrimination Policy  and is Office of Human Resources is the designated unit to investigate workplace environment complaints.