Policies and Process
Policies and Process
From reporting concerns to the University and utilizing informal or formal resolution processes to filing complaints with state or federal agencies, Central Washington University (CWU) community members have different options to report potential discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of protected class, as well as disparate and differential treatment.
Reporting Discriminatory Behavior
Use the Concern and Support (reporting) form to report potential discrimination or concerns about bias and differential treatment to the Director of Civil Rights Compliance.
Concern and Support FormCWU Anti-Discrimination Policies and Procedures to Address Discrimination
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CWU Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policies
Accessible Technology
Discrimination Complaint and Resolution
Equal Opportunity Statement
Gender Equity
Nondiscrimination Policies and Programs Pertaining to Students
Reasonable Accommodation of Persons with Disabilities
Reporting Concerns and Employee Reporting Responsibilities
Service & Emotional Support Animals as Reasonable Accommodations
Sexual Harassment
Title IX: Discrimination on the Basis of Sex and Sexual Misconduct
- Student Discrimination Complaint Policy and Procedure
- Employee Discrimination Complaint Policy and Procedure
University Reporting and Process
When Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) receives a report of potential discrimination or concerns related to bias as well as disparate/differential treatment, a trained staff member reviews the report and contacts the Reporting Party/Complainant to explain resolution options.
Following a report, next steps in the process depend on:
- Whether or not the complaint falls under a CWU definition of discrimination or another policy violation
- Whether or not the complaint involves CWU's jurisdiction of authority.
- How the Reporting Party/Complainant wants to proceed with the complaint and/or participate in a resolution process.
- Whether or not the University has to proceed with the complaint, as several factors must be weighed to ensure that the University is maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory environment.
Informal Complaints/Inquires
Complaints or requests for information that result in informal discussions with and support for the Complainant(s) as well as negotiation or mediation of a resolution between the involved parties.
Formal Complaints
Formal resolution of a potential discrimination complaint involves a CRC investigation and hearing process by the appropriate office/department, resulting in findings and recommendations.
Reporting Complaints Externally
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Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
To contact the OCR headquarters office or the OCR enforcement office serving Washington state, learn more about their contact information and complaint process on their webpage.
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
To file a formal complaint through EEOC, for employment related concerns or complaints, visit their "Filing a Formal Complaint" webpage.
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Contact
Civil Rights Compliance
Barge 204