Informal Resolution
In many instances, a concern can be resolved informally, through a discussion with the assistance of a Residence Director (RD), Resident Fellow, the Graduate Life Office (GLO), an employee’s supervisor, or the Human Resources Manager (HRM). Sometimes, the resolution may be as simple as the parties gaining a better understanding of the non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies and procedures in place at Stanford University. Even if you elect to engage in an informal resolution if the underlying issue is one of potential harassment or discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics it should be reported on the Title VI website.
Students
Residence Directors (RDs) and Resident Fellows (RFs) provide undergraduate students with support to navigate their experience and to assist and support students through difficult and/or challenging times. Students may also wish to speak with their Residence Director or Resident Fellow regarding a harassment or discrimination concern. Graduate students may also contact the Graduate Life Office (GLO) with harassment or discrimination concerns.
Harassment / Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin or shared ancestry
The Stanford University Harassment / Discrimination – Title VI process establishes a mechanism for addressing situations involving harassment or discrimination involving race, ethnicity, national origin or shared ancestry . Anyone who experiences, witnesses, or becomes aware of evidence of such an incident is encouraged to report the incident. A reporting person need not be the direct target.
Sex or Gender based harassment or discrimination
The Stanford University Sexual Harassment / Discrimination – Title IX process establishes a mechanism for addressing situations involving harassment or discrimination involving based on sex or gender. Anyone who experiences, witnesses, or becomes aware of evidence of such an incident is encouraged to report the incident. A reporting person need not be the direct target.
Disability Discrimination
The Stanford University Disability / Section 504 process establishes a mechanism for addressing situations involving discrimination involving based disability. Anyone who experiences, witnesses, or becomes aware of evidence of such an incident is encouraged to report the incident. A reporting person need not be the direct target.
Faculty
Faculty members may wish to speak with their Chair, Associate Dean, Dean or others in the school who have a role related to resolving issues relating to harassment or discrimination based on color, national origin, ethnicity or shared ancestry. In addition, the Faculty Affairs division of the Provost's Office has additional resources and information available.
Sex or Gender based harassment or discrimination
The Stanford University Sexual Harassment / Discrimination – Title IX process establishes a mechanism for addressing situations involving harassment or discrimination involving based on sex or gender. Anyone who experiences, witnesses, or becomes aware of evidence of such an incident is encouraged to report the incident. A reporting person need not be the direct target.
Staff
Staff are encouraged to reach out to their supervisor, local Human Resources, or University Human Resources – Employee and Labor Relations regarding a concern about discrimination.
The Stanford University Cardinal at Work website also provides links to resources for addressing a workplace concern.
Community Members
Community members and applicants who experience discrimination and wish to report a concern should contact the Diversity and Access Office.