Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

Kansas State University will maintain academic, housing, and work environments that are free of discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), and retaliation. Read the university's full Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Harassment, and Procedure for Reviewing Complaints, PPM 3010. The policy defines discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment (sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, and stalking).

OCR & TIX staff interview individuals who report discrimination or harassment, organize an Administrative Review Team (ART) to evaluate the report and determine how to resolve the report. The team consists of:

• An Office of Civil Rights & Title IX staff member; and
• A responsible administrator.

If an investigation is warranted, the ART may prepare a complaint, inform the respondent, interview witnesses and obtain relevant documents, decide whether discrimination or harassment has occurred, and recommend appropriate sanctions and corrective actions, if necessary.