JMU Policy 1324:

Discrimination & Harassment Complaint Procedure



Policy 1324 applies if a complaint is brought against a JMU faculty or staff member. 

The following flowcharts provide a detailed overview of the Policy 1324 procedure:

The full text of Policy 1324 can be accessed here.

Please read the flowcharts carefully and click the embedded links for additional information.  The formal complaint process follows a strict timeline.  For example, a formal complaint must be filed within 60 days after the last date of objectional behavior.

 

Applicability of Policy 1324: 

In order for Policy 1324 to apply, both the complainant and respondent must be James Madison University community members, and at least a substantial portion of the alleged wrongful behavior either occurred on university-controlled, university-leased or university-owned property, or otherwise had a significant connection to the activities of the university.

A person who is not a member of the university community but who was a member when at least a substantial portion of the alleged wrongful behavior occurred is eligible to be a complainant.  A complaint filed against a respondent who is no longer a university community member will be dismissed by the affirmative action officer.

A complaint cannot be brought anonymously or on another person’s behalf.  The complainant must be the person who experienced the discrimination or harassment.