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Office of Equity and Diversity
303 Administration Building
University of TN at Martin
Martin, TN 38238
Phone: (731) 881-3505
Fax: (731) 881-3507
Equity and Diversity Officer/Title VI Coordinator: Dr. Rosemary Gray
rgray20@utm.edu


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Office of Equity and Diversity - Discrmination Complaint Procedure

The University has an Equity and Diversity Officer/Title VI Coordinator responsible for investigating all complaints (harassment, sexual harassment, Title VI, age discrimination, disability discrimination, and employment discrimination based on gender). If you or someone you know believes he/she has been discriminated against, please contact the Equity and Diversity Officer/Title VI Coordinator.

 

The complaint procedures for the University of Tennessee at Martin are as follows:

 

  • A signed, written complaint should be filed within 300 days of the date of the alleged discrimination.
  • The Office of Equity and Diversity/Title VI will investigate all complaints reported to that office. The complaint must include the name, address, and telephone number of the aggrieved victim (complainant); an explanation of the action or conduct complained of; and, the name and address of the accused or department responsible for the discriminatory action. The individual or department/unit in which the complaint is made will be notified of the complaint.
  • The Office of Equity and Diversity/Title VI or investigative committee appointed by the Chancellor will perform all/some of the following:
    • interview the aggrieved person (complainant);
    • interview the accused individual or unit/department;
    • interview witnesses of the complainant and the accused;
    • take statements from the complainant and accused and witnesses of both the complainant and accused.
  • The Office of Equity and Diversity/Title VI or investigative committee will analyze the findings and determine if the evidence supported a charge of discrimination alleged by the victim (complainant) or department against the accused.

 

Subsequently, the findings, along with a statement detailing the basis for them, will be submitted by the Office of Equity and Diversity/Title VI Coordinator to the appropriate administrator (in this case, the Chancellor). The aggrieved victim (complainant) will receive a copy of the findings. Finally, if the findings support the charge of discrimination (or unfair treatment), then, the Equity and Diversity Officer/Title VI Coordinator or investigative committee will consult with the Chancellor to determine the appropriate penalty or penalties for the discriminatory conduct.