How to Report Sexual Harassment or Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, or Bullying

Bentley University is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment for all members of our community. Human Resources (HR) and the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) partner jointly to receive, assess, and respond to reports of sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, harassment, bullying, and other equity- and Title IX–related concerns involving faculty, staff, and students.

If you experience or observe conduct that you believe violates Bentley’s Sexual Harassment Policy or Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy, it is important to seek support as soon as possible. Whether your goal is to understand options, stop concerning behavior, pursue an informal resolution, or request a formal investigation, HR and OIE work together to ensure concerns are addressed promptly, fairly, and with care.

What matters most is that you receive the support you need and that the behavior does not continue or reoccur. 

Reporting Options

Identified Reporting

This form may be used to submit concerns about sexual or gender-based misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence. 

By submitting this form, you are identifying yourself, and acknowledge that you will be contacted for further communication*

 

Submit a Report

Anonymous Reporting

This form may be used to submit Anonymous concerns about sexual or gender-based misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence.

By submitting this form, you are not identifying yourself, however, you can still be contacted through the reporting form anonymously*

Submit a Report

Policy & Resources

Sexual Harassment Policy

 

Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy 

 

Violence in the Workplace 

Procedures

Trainings & Resources

- EAP 
- Ombudsman 
- Alternative Resolution (ADR)
- Annual Sexual Harassment Training *T*
- Civil Rights Title VI *Training *  

What do these procedures apply to?

The procedures outlined below apply to internal reports of sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, harassment, and bullying. If you want to file an external report of discrimination or harassment to a government agency, please see their contact information in the Sexual Harassment Policy and Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy. 

These procedures do not apply to concerns about faculty appointments, evaluations, promotions, tenure decisions, or terminations, which should be raised with the appropriate Chair or Dean.  These procedures also do not apply to concerns about performance reviews or salary increases, which should be raised with the employee’s manager.  However, these procedures would apply if an employee believes that such employment actions violate the Sexual Harassment Policy or Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy.

If your concern relates to conduct by a student, and the issue is not resolved directly with the student, you should seek assistance from the Title IX Coordinator.

 

[1]      Members of cabinet are: President, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, Vice President for University Advancement, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Vice President for Marketing and Communications, Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Sustainability, Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Vice President/General Counsel and Secretary of the Corporation, and Vice President and Chief Information Officer.