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
• Minnesota State Board Procedure:  1B.1.1 Investigation and Resolution
• SMSU Complaint Form
• Minnesota State Board Policy: 1B.3 Sexual Misconduct Policy
• Minnesota State Board Procedure: 1B.3.1 Response to Sexual Misconduct
• SMSU Policy P-013: Sexual Misconduct 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:
Dr. Erin Kline
Founders Hall 216
Campus Diversity Officer
507-537-6657
Erin.Kline@smsu.edu 

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