For more information on the EEO Process, see the

Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, & Retaliation Policy (NARP)

under the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity (EEO) by clicking [HERE]

Report is Received in EEO Office

Review Options for Formal Resolution, if applicable. Otherwise, continue supportive measures

Continue Support Measures where applicable.

Report is considered closed and resolved.

EEO Office receives a formal complaint. Involved parties are notified. The fact-finding process begins and later ends with a notification of the determination.

Formal Resolution

Process?

(An Investigation)

Does Report Fall within the EEO Office & Policy?

Informal Resolution Process?

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

EEO Office assesses the report(s) and other associated variables and addresses them as appropriate.

Reporting Party/Complainant is notified. May be referred to alternative office.

Decision is final. No Appeal

EEO Office contacts both the complainant and respondent to provide options for resolution.

(Either informal or formal)

EEO Office obtains complainant and respondent's written voluntary agreement to participate in an informal process

Complainant and Respondent engage in an informal discussion or informal grievance process.

If the informal process fails, there is an option for a formal process and/or continued support.

Where applicable, involved parties may appeal.

Appeal Decision is final.

Alleged Incident Occurs

Supportive Measures

Support continues where applicable

Appeal Process

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ReportDiscrimination.sewanee.edu

See the EEO webpage by clicking

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Note: EEO Office may conduct a preliminary review/preliminary interviews to determine if incident falls under EEO/NARP.

**This process ends when the

Informal Process concludes**