Investigators are responsible for the following:
Notification to involved parties of the alleged discrimination or harassment;
Interviews with the complainant, respondent, and relevant witnesses;
Collection and review of pertinent documentation;
Analysis of available evidence; and
Written determination using the preponderance of the evidence standard (i.e., more likely than not).
Investigators must also:
Provide anti-retaliation notices to all participants;
Commit to completing investigations within 60 calendar days when feasible;
Complete a comprehensive evaluation of evidence in full context; and
Maintain appropriate confidentiality throughout the entire investigative process.
Following an investigation, and investigator must:
Draft an investigation report that includes the investigator's findings;
Provide a copy of the report and written notice of the findings to the complainant and respondent;
Notify appropriate supervisors or administrators; and
Limit communication to only those individuals with a legitimate need to know.
In addition to providing a copy of the report and written notice to the complainant and respondent, an investigator must also provide notice in accordance with the following guidelines.
For any complaint in which a student is a respondent, the investigator must notify the Student Conduct Officer and provide a copy of the report. The investigator may also notify other appropriate administrators.
If the respondent to a complaint is an employee, a copy of the report must be provided to the respondent's department head and immediate supervisor, as well as the Provost (if the respondent is a faculty member) or the HR Director (if the respondent is a staff member). The investigator may also inform other administrators as appropriate.
If the respondent to a complaint is an external individual (i.e., not a student or employee), a copy of the report must be provided to KSU's Chief of Police. If the external individual is a contractor, a copy of the report must be provided to KSU's Purchasing Director. If the external individual is a volunteer, a copy of the report must be provided to the volunteer's campus supervisor. The investigator may also inform other administrators as appropriate.