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Office of Human Resources

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying

Harvard University and SEAS are committed to providing an environment where each of us can participate fully in the life of the University, whether we are studying, teaching, conducting research, or working in other ways. To help achieve this goal, the University adopted new policies and procedures to address discrimination and bullying in our community. The Harvard's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying (NDAB) Policies became effective on September 1, 2023. The process followed a nearly yearlong community review period that solicited input from students, faculty, staff, and researchers across the University. You can find more information on these policies on the Harvard University Office for Community Conduct website. 

Local Designated Resource

As part of NDAB, each school or unit has a Local Designated Resource (LDR) who coordinates with the Office for Community Conduct (OCC) regarding complaints, training, and educational initiatives relevant to NDAB. In addition, the LDR serves as a local point of contact for receiving reports, providing information, and offering support related to NDAB concerns. 

SEAS Local Designated Resource:

REPORT A CONCERN

Under the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying (NDAB) Policies, reports or complaints can be made anonymously and recorded. However, the ability of the University to address anonymous reports or complaints may be limited. As you consider your options, it is important to keep a few things in mind:

  • The NDAB Policies apply to members of the Harvard community, including faculty, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, staff, and students.
  • Supports are available to you throughout the reporting and complaint processes.
  • Reporting a concern is not the same as filing a formal complaint; you are not required to file a formal complaint simply because you disclose a concern to a Local Designated Resource (LDR). 

How to Report a Concern:

  • Step One: Contact a Local Designated Resource (LDR) for an initial consultation to discuss support resources and options, including informal resolution or filing a formal complaint. The LDR for SEAS is Riley Morin, Assistant Director of Human Resources.
  • Step Two: If efforts at informal resolution are unsuccessful or not feasable, you may file a formal complaint with LDR. You must contact an LDR for an initial consultaion prior to filing a formal complaint. Please not that your formal complaint must:
    • Be in writing and should be written in your own words.
    • Identify parties involved.
    • Describe the allegedly discriminatory behavior, including when and where it occurred.
    • Identify by name or description any witnesses or evidence (e.g. correspondence or records)
    • State under which policy the complainant is filing the complaint.

To learn more about the investigative process once a formal complaint is filed, please visit the full Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying Policies, which are available on the Provost’s Office website, or visit OCC's Policies & Process page. 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES