1. Complainant files complaint in person or through online reporting system to one of the entities defined by an arrow
Bemidji State University & Northwest Technical College Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Process
Typically 60 days are allowed for investigation completion
Decisionmaker* determines whether policy violation occurred
Complainant, Respondent, & Designated Officer notified. Supervisor & HR OR Dean of Students contacted for remaining concerns
Campus administrator or supervisor receives complaint
No policy violation exists
Designated Officer* receives complaint & conducts preliminary investigation. Goal is to make the offensive behavior stop.
Decisionmaker notifies Complainant, Respondent and Designated Officer. Sanction is implemented.
Policy violation exits
Appears to be a
Disc/Harass issue
Reasonable cause
exists
Does not appear to be a Disc/Harass issue
Comprehensive investigation occurs & report written
Matter is referred to an appropriate campus resource
No basis to proceed exists
Decisionmaker collaborates with Dean of Students for student respondent or supervisor & HR for employee respondent to determine sanction.
Case closed. Des. Off. notifies Complainant and Respondent
Either party may appeal to President within 10 days to based on factors such as procedural error, new evidence or severity of sanction. Investigator notifies other party. President makes decision and notifies complainant, respondent & Designated Officer.
Informal Resolution:
Designated Officer intervenes to stop offensive behavior.
Meets with complainant and respondent
Informs parties of process & options
Offers options for informal/developmental resolution.
Informal resolution successful & documented in writing & signed by both parties.
Informal Resolution Unsuccessful
*Designated Officer: Title IX Coordinator – Debra Peterson, Deputy 315, ;
*Decisionmakers: Deans, Vice Presidents or Designees