Discrimination Complaint Process

Step 1

Initial report made to Civil Rights Coordinator at 740-427-5820 or hughess@kenyon.edu

Step 2

Coordinator meets with the complainant to explain interim measures and process and determine next
steps. Coordinator may meet with respondent to discuss the same topics.

Step 3

Interim measures. The interim measures may be followed by:

• An investigation
• An informal resolution that resolves the complaint
• No further action

Step 4

Investigation. There will be two investigators. An investigation takes about 45 days.
There are three parts to the investigation:

1. The investigators conduct interviews and gather information. Both the complainant
   and the respondent may submit information to the investigators.
2. The Initial Investigative Report. Complainant and respondent have five business days
   to review this and submit additional information.
3. Final report. This includes the decision as to whether the respondent is responsible
   for a policy violation.

Step 5

Adjudication. If the respondent is found responsible, the adjudicator will determine the sanctions for
the violations based on 9 criteria.

Step 6

Appeal. Whether the respondent is found responsible or not, either the respondent or the complainant
may appeal.

Step 7

The decision of the appeals officer is final. The process is ended.