Filing a Complaint

Kutztown University is committed to creating an environment free of harassment and discrimination for all of its employees. KU desires to resolve complaints and concerns in an expeditious, fair, and amicable manner in accordance with university polices, applicable laws, and the appropriate collective bargaining agreements. All members of the Kutztown University community are expected to treat each other with civility and respect, while recognizing that disagreement and informed debate are valued in an academic community. Demeaning, intimidating, threatening, or violent behaviors that affect the ability to learn, work, or live in the university environment have no place in the academic community. To assist you in knowing where to file a complaint or lodge a concern, please see below:

• Faculty and Coaches

  DEAN OF STUDENTS: To file a complaint against a student (i.e., disruptive behavior, academic dishonesty, etc.), you should contact the Dean of Students Office.

  
  DEAN/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: In situations, which are more administrative in nature (i.e., course schedules, faculty plagiarism, use of athletic facilities, etc.), a faculty member should contact the Department Chair or Dean of his/her respective college and a coach should contact the Athletic Director.

  
  DISABILITY SERVICES: If you have a disability and have been approved for reasonable accommodations, but believe those accommodations have not been provided appropriately, you should contact the Disability Services Office.

  
  HUMAN RESOURCES: To file a complaint against a non-faculty or non-coach employee (KU staff member - i.e., administrative assistant, custodian, manager, etc.), which is not based on a protected class status, you should contact the Department of Human Resources. The Department of Human Resources, in conjunction with the appropriate area manager, will handle complaints of conflict in the workplace against staff members (non-faculty members and non-coaches).

  
  PROVOST’S OFFICE: To file a complaint against a Dean, Associate Dean, or Assistant Dean, which is not based on a protected class status, you should contact the Provost’s Office.

  
  PUBLIC SAFETY: If you believe you are being intimidated or threatened and are in imminent danger, you should contact the Department of Public Safety and Police Services at (610) 683-4001 (Emergency Number).

  
  SOCIAL EQUITY: To file a complaint alleging Sexual Harassment, Harassment, or Discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, you should contact the Office of Social Equity.  All complaints against a faculty member or coach will be handled by the Office of Social Equity through mediation with or without the participation of the appropriate Dean or Athletic Director or by conducting a formal investigation pursuant to Article 42 (faculty) or Article 22 (coach).  Absent unusual circumstances, the complaint will be resolved within sixty (60) days.  As appropriate, both parties will be notified of the outcome of the investigation.

  
  TITLE IX COORDINATOR: All alleged violations of Title IX should be reported to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Bradley Davis, and the Department of Public Safety and Police Services.

• Staff

  DEAN OF STUDENTS: To file a complaint against a student (i.e., disruptive behavior, academic dishonesty, etc.), you should contact the Dean of Students Office.

  
  DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR: In situations, which are more administrative in nature (i.e., work schedules, leave approval, etc.), you should contact the supervisor of your respective department.  If the complaint/concern involves the immediate supervisor, then follow the chain of command.

  
  DISABILITY SERVICES: If you have a disability and have been approved for reasonable accommodations, but believe those accommodations have not been provided appropriately, you should contact the Disability Services Office.

  
  HUMAN RESOURCES: To file a complaint against a non-faculty or non-coach employee (KU staff member - i.e., administrative assistant, custodian, manager, etc.), which is not based on a protected class status, you should contact the Department of Human Resources.  The Department of Human Resources, in conjunction with the appropriate area manager, will handle complaints of conflict in the workplace against staff members (non-faculty members and non-coaches).

  
  PROVOST’S OFFICE: To file a complaint against a Dean, Associate Dean, or Assistant Dean, which is not based on a protected class status, you should contact the Provost’s Office.

  
  PUBLIC SAFETY: If you believe you are being intimidated or threatened and are in imminent danger, you should contact the Department of Public Safety and Police Services at (610) 683-4001 (Emergency Number).

  
  SOCIAL EQUITY: To file a complaint alleging Sexual Harassment, Harassment, or Discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, you should contact the Office of Social Equity.  All complaints against a faculty member or coach will be handled by the Office of Social Equity through mediation with or without the participation of the appropriate Dean or Athletic Director or by conducting a formal investigation pursuant to Article 42 (faculty) or Article 22 (coach).  Absent unusual circumstances, the complaint will be resolved within sixty (60) days.  As appropriate, both parties will be notified of the outcome of the investigation.

  
  TITLE IX COORDINATOR: All alleged violations of Title IX should be reported to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Mr. Bradley Davis, and the Department of Public Safety and Police Services.