Bentley University is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment for all members of our community. The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) serves as an independent resource for receiving, assessing, and responding to reports of sexual harassment, 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 may violate Bentley’s Sexual Harassment Policy or Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy, you are encouraged to seek support as soon as possible. OIE provides a neutral and supportive space to help you understand your options, address concerning behavior, explore informal resolution pathways, or request a formal investigation.
While Human Resources may play a role in addressing certain workplace matters, involvement from HR or other offices does not occur automatically in every case. When additional offices are needed to respond effectively, OIE will coordinate appropriately and, when possible, keep you informed about next steps.
What matters most is that you receive the support you need and that concerning behavior is addressed and does not continue or recur.
Reporting Options
Policy & Procedures
Sexual Harassment Policy
Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy
Violence in the Workplace
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.
These trainings are available to all Staff and Faculty in Workday Learning.
Resources
Confidential Resources
Ombuds Office
The Ombuds Office provides a safe, confidential, informal and impartial place for faculty, staff and students to discuss concerns and actual or potential conflicts and to address them in a positive and constructive way.
Eliane Markoff
University Ombuds, Office of the President
Room 204 in Smith
781.891.3102
Alternative Resolution (ADR)
Alternative Resolution (ADR)
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Vin J. Ciampolillo: Associate Director, Investigations and Alternative Resolution
781-891-2113
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a Bentley-sponsored counseling and work life program available to all employees and their adult household members. Our EAP provider is KGA, Inc., a well-respected consulting firm headquartered in Framingham, MA. Employee assistance services are designed to help with the issues of everyday life. You can:
- Access free, confidential telephone consultation and referral services for career, child care, eldercare, legal, financial, fitness, and nutritional concerns. KGA’s toll-free line is answered live 100% of the time, twenty-four hours a day! Call 800.648.9557.
- Make an appointment with counselors who can help you tackle emotional stress, anxiety, depression, family/marital issues, substance abuse, and more.
- Visit the KGA website to find a variety of wellness information, as well as an opportunity to do searches and attend monthly webinars. See the KGA Topics and Communications & Learning Calendar for ideas. To log on to the KGA website directly click here.
Remember, all services are confidential. Due to privacy laws, Bentley does not know who uses the EAP.