(Policy 11.03).
Policy 1. The specific rights, rules, and disciplinary procedures that apply to represented university employees, including faculty, are set forth in the collective bargaining agreements applicable to such employees. The rights, rules, and disciplinary procedures that apply to unrepresented employees are set forth in the university’s Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual. Instances of discriminatory harassment engaged in by faculty, administrators, and staff will be handled using the standards and procedures set forth in those documents. 2. The university, as an employer, has a responsibility to provide a non-discriminatory and non-hostile environment for employees, for students, and for others it serves, such as visitors and patients. The university takes this responsibility seriously, and will not knowingly condone rudeness and similar forms of verbal hostility which could result in creation of a hostile environment for any member of the university community. This means employees (including student workers) may be subject to discipline for offensive behavior that takes place within the employment context, when the same conduct outside that context might qualify for First Amendment protection. 3. The resources of the university, including those supplied by the Office of the University Ombuds, the Provost and the Office of Equity & Inclusion are available to assist and support the victims of racist, sexist, and other forms of discriminatory speech. Procedures 1. A staff or faculty member who reasonable believes that discriminatory harassment has occurred should immediately contact his/her supervisor and/or the Office of Equity & Inclusion. 2. The Office of Equity & Inclusion shall conduct a thorough investigation. 3. If an allegation is deemed valid, disciplinary action, up to and including termination, may be imposed upon theculprit. Related Links: Office of Equity & Inclusion University Ombuds Phone Contacts: 1. Office of Equity & Inclusion 556-8463 2. University Ombuds 556-5956 3. Office of the Provost 556-1146 4. Anonymous Reporting Hotline 800-889-1547
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