1.9 Discrimination, Harassment and Grievance Policy

Purpose:

1. Seattle Pacific University (the “University”) is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment. 

2. This grievance procedure provides an opportunity for University employees, University students, and persons who apply to be employees or students at the University (“University Applicants”) to seek appropriate action in response to Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment committed by University employees, or Discrimination resulting from University policies, practices, or systems. The procedure is intended to provide a prompt, fair, and impartial process from the initial report to the final result. It is also intended to help the University identify and eliminate misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects.

3. Although this grievance procedure is centered on unlawful Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment, the University may take any action it deems appropriate to address workplace-related conduct that is inappropriate, unprofessional, or otherwise in violation of University policy, regardless of whether the conduct meets the definition of Discrimination or Discriminatory Harassment.  

To view more information regarding the DHGP including expectations for employees, scope and limitations, as well as the process/procedure for filing a complaint, please see the Institutional Policy Link: Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure