Report/Complaint of Discrimination/Harassment Investigation and Resolution
This procedure is designed to further implement Minnesota State policies relating to nondiscrimination by providing a process through which individuals alleging violation of system non-discrimination policies may pursue a complaint. This includes allegations of discrimination or harassment based on sex, race, age, disability, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, status with regard to public assistance or membership or activity in a local commission. This procedure is not applicable to allegations of sexual violence, which should be handled under appropriate system and college or university policies and procedures.
This procedure shall apply to all individuals affiliated with Minnesota State, including its students, employees, and applicants for employment, and is intended to protect the rights and privacy of both the complainant and respondent and other involved individuals, as well as to prevent retaliation/reprisal. Individuals who violate this procedure shall be subject to disciplinary or other corrective action.
Not every act that may be offensive to an individual or group constitutes discrimination or harassment. In determining whether discrimination or harassment has occurred, the totality of the circumstances surrounding the incident must be carefully reviewed and due consideration must be given to the protection of individual rights, freedom of speech, academic freedom, and advocacy.
Minnesota State shall maintain and encourage full freedom, within the law, of expression, inquiry, teaching, and research. Academic freedom comes with a responsibility that all members of our education community benefit from it without intimidation, exploitation, or coercion. Discrimination and harassment are not within the protections of academic freedom.
To file a complaint, please refer to the “Concern/Complaint/Grievance Form”.
Student complaints are overseen by Jessica Lauritsen, Vice President of Student Affairs, contact information: jessica.lauritsen@hennepintech.edu or (763) 488-2605. Office is located on the Brooklyn Park campus, room C115 and Eden Prairie campus, room F151.