Protection from Discrimination and Harassment
In the accordion below, please find the University’s Protection from Discrimination and Harassment Policy. For discrimination and harassment that is of a sexual- or gender-based nature, please refer to the University’s Protection from Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy.
In order to take appropriate corrective action, the University must be aware of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation that occurs in University employment, educational programs, and activities. MCPHS strongly encourages anyone who believes that they have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or related retaliation to report such behavior immediately.
Where to Report?
Allegations or complaints may be directed to the Chief Human Resources Officer and/or the Dean of Students (in either case, the individual receiving the complaint is referred to herein as the “Designated Officer”), and/or using the online Discrimination and Harassment Form. In cases involving complaints or allegations against either the Chief Human Resources Officer or the Dean of Students, complaints or allegations should be directed to the President. Any complaint regarding the President should be directed to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Concerns and complaints may also be registered online.
When to Report?
All reports or complaints should be made as promptly as possible after the occurrence.
Mandated Reporters
Although all community members are strongly encouraged to report any conduct that violates this policy, the following individuals have a duty to notify the Chief Human Resources Officer (Kevin.Dolan@mcphs.edu) or the Dean of Students (Jacinda.FelixHaro@mcphs.edu) promptly upon witnessing, receiving notification of, or otherwise learning of an incident that may constitute discrimination, harassment, or related retaliation that occurred in the course of University employment, educational programs, or activities.
- All University Officers (i.e., President, Chief Executive Officer, Vice President(s), Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer)
- All Deans, Department Heads/Chairs, and Program Directors
- The Title IX Coordinator
- All employees with managerial or supervisory authority
- All employees in Human Resources
- All employees in Public Safety
The failure of a mandated reporter hereunder to report a potential violation promptly to the Chief Human Resources Officer or Dean of Students is, itself, a violation of this Policy, except in the case of an individual whose profession and University responsibilities requires them to keep certain communications confidential (e.g., a professional counselor). Such an individual is not required to report confidential communications received while performing those privileged responsibilities.