12) Anyone may anonymously seek the advice and assistance of the Advisor, Harassment Prevention/Conflict Management in the Office of Human Rights, Equity & Harassment Prevention (“Advisor”) regarding this Policy.
13) For the purposes of addressing allegations of sexual harassment, the Advisor’s role is to provide information on the Policy to persons bringing forward a complaint and persons named as respondents during all stages of the process. The Advisor will also assist Administrative Heads and others seeking direction in the handling of Complaints.
For example, the Advisor shall assist individuals in identifying concerns, and in considering the applicability of various options. The Advisor shall provide individuals seeking advice with information on and access to the policy and shall make them aware of the availability of counseling services, EFAP, and other resources as appropriate.
14) Complaints of sexual harassment may be made by any member of the University Community who believes she or he has been sexually harassed. Individuals should bring forward complaints as soon as possible after the incident or incidents giving rise to the complaint in order that the most thorough and fair consideration of the matter may occur. There are time limits on making complaints (see section 49).
15) Alleged incidents of sexual harassment can be resolved through:
(a) informal resolution procedure; or
(b) formal complaint procedure.
16) At any time, complainants may choose to withdraw from the process. Nevertheless the Administrative Head may undertake a review of the work or study environment.