Hostile Environment Assessments

The university will assess whether alleged conduct created a hostile environment for each complaint received. 

In situations where there is not a formal complaint but the university has become aware of potential discrimination, including a hostile environment, and/or related retaliation, the university will proceed with the initial assessment and investigation process outlined above. 

Additionally, the university will assess whether the cumulative effects of a series of incidents not reported in a single complaint may have resulted in a hostile environment at the university and take appropriate action to remedy as needed. Where the university does determine that discrimination or harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic and/or related retaliation has occurred, the university will take action to stop the conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects, including its effects on the complainant and other affected individuals as well as the campus community, as applicable.