Investigative/Administrative Resolution Process

Investigative/Administrative Resolution Process Where a Student is the Respondent
If the person accused of a violation of this Policy is a student, an administrative complaint shall be made using the administrative resolution procedures for student discipline described in the Student Manual. The complaint should be addressed to the Associate Dean of Students in the University for Disciplinary Affairs.

Investigative/Administrative Resolution Process Where an Academic Appointee or Postdoctoral Researcher is the Respondent
If the person accused of a violation of this Policy is an academic appointee or postdoctoral researcher, an administrative complaint shall be made using the administrative procedures described in the Faculty Handbook or the Postdoctoral Researcher Policy Manual, respectively.

Investigative/Administrative Resolution Process Where a Staff Member is the Respondent
If the person accused of a violation of this Policy is a staff employee, Human Resources or their designee will normally conduct the investigation in partnership with the Associate Provost for Equal Opportunity Programs or their designee. Both parties will be simultaneously informed of the outcome of the investigation. When a policy violation is found, a report of the complaint, including any disciplinary action, is placed in the respondent’s official file.

Investigative/Hearing Body Resolution Process

Investigative/Hearing Body Resolution Process Where a Student is the Respondent 
If the person accused of a violation of this Policy is a student, a complaint resolved through the University-Wide Disciplinary Process shall be made using the procedures for student discipline described in the Student Manual. The Student Manual describes sanctions that may be imposed upon a student found responsible for a violation of this Policy.

Investigative/Hearing Body Resolution Process Through the University-Wide Disciplinary Committee Where an Academic Appointee or Postdoctoral Researcher is the Respondent
If the person accused of a violation of this Policy is an academic appointee or postdoctoral researcher, a complaint resolved by the University-Wide Disciplinary Committee shall be made using the hearing procedures described in the Faculty Handbook or the Postdoctoral Researcher Policy Manual, respectively.

Timeframe

In most cases, the University’s investigation and resolution process will be complete within 60-90 days of receiving a complaint. The University, in its discretion, may extend its investigation for good cause. If the timeframe for the investigation is extended, the University will provide written notice to the complainant and the respondent of the extension and the reason for the extension.