Filing a complaint

Investigating Complaints of Discrimination or Harassment

The Affirmative Action Office 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 Affirmative Action Office 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.

Resources:

• Minnesota State Board Policy:  1B.1 Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity
• Minnesota State Board Policy:  1B.1.1 Report/Complaint of Discrimination/Harassment Investigation and Resolution
• SMSU Complaint Form
• Minnesota State Board Policy: 1B.3 Sexual Violence Policy
• Minnesota State Board Policy: 1B.3.1 Sexual Violence Procedure
• SMSU Policy P-013: Sexual Violence Policy

The Designated Officers for allegations of discrimination and/or harassment under MnSCU Board Policy 1B.1 and Procedure 1B.1.1 are as following:

For allegations against an employee, you should contact:

Laura O’Rourke
Executive Director of HR
BA 269
507-537-7500
Laura.Orourke@smsu.edu

Or

Mike Munford
Director of University Public Safety
FH 116
507-537-7858
Mike.Munford@SMSU.edu

For allegations against a SMSU student, you should contact:
Dave Hemp
Founders Hall 120
Director of Environmental Health and Safety
507-537-6470
Dave.Hemp@SMSU.edu

The list of Designated Officers for complaints regarding Sexual Violence are located on the Title IX website