Contents

• A. Disability discrimination grievance
• B. Bias incident reporting
• C. Non-discrimination and non-harassment policy
• D. Student code of conduct
• E. Sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct
• F. Hate crime policy
• G. Whistleblower policy

Resolution through direct contact

Whenever possible, students should first seek to resolve the issue in question by directly contacting the other party. Either in writing or verbally, specifically describe the concern or source of conflict as well as the desired resolution.

In cases where direct contact is inappropriate or does not resolve the situation, students should use one of the channels below.

Channels for reporting complaints and grievances

The types of concerns are described below in the relevant sections. Students should select the channel that seems most appropriate to the situation.

Once a concern is addressed, students may not always know the outcome. However, when appropriate, information regarding the resolution of an investigation may be shared.

Some reports may be made anonymously, others may not. In cases where anonymity is permitted, if the person reporting the complaint chooses to remain anonymous, any investigation will be based on the information reported and may limit any action taken.

For academic concerns, please see Academic Concerns Form on the Academic Affairs page of the Mitchell Hamline website.

A. Disability discrimination grievance

Disability Discrimination Grievance Form  

Process steps can be found in the Mitchell Hamline Catalog.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law has adopted the Disability Discrimination Grievance Process Policy to provide prompt and equitable resolution of grievances alleging action prohibited by the ADA and/or Section 504. Any student who believes that they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability or have been denied access or accommodations required by law, may submit a Preliminary Disability Grievance Form to diabilityservices@mitchellhamline.edu or to the Director of Disability and Student Services, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, 875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55105

If the grievance is against the Director of Disability and Student Services, students should instead submit the form to the Dean of Students.

B. Bias incident reporting

Bias Incident Reporting Form  

Process steps can be found in the Mitchell Hamline Catalog

Bias Incident refers to unintentional or intentional action taken that one could reasonably conclude is motivated, in whole or in part, by the alleged offender’s bias against an actual or perceived aspect of one’s protected class, including actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial (or parental) status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status or veteran status or any other protected class defined by law. Bias incidents include expressions of all kinds, which could include, but are not limited to, words, actions, signs, or symbols.

Students who wish to report a bias incident may do so via the Bias Incident Reporting Form. Students may choose to remain anonymous when submitting a bias incident report.

Definitions, reporting procedures, and more information can be found in the Bias Incident Policy in the Mitchell Hamline Catalog.

C. Non-discrimination and non-harassment policy

Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Reporting Process  
Mitchell Hamline School of Law is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination or harassment. Accordingly, discrimination or harassment perpetrated on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial (or parental) status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status or veteran status or any other protected class defined by law (“discrimination or harassment”) is prohibited and will not be tolerated.

Reports of discrimination or harassment can be made online via the Sexual Misconduct/Sexual Harassment/Discrimination/Harassment Reporting Form. Reports may be made anonymously; however, the reporter is encouraged to provide as much information as possible. Because of the nature of anonymous reports, the School may be limited in its ability to investigate and respond to an anonymous report.

Definitions, reporting procedures, and more information can be found on the Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy page of the Mitchell Hamline Catalog.

D. Student code of conduct

Student Code of Conduct Reporting Process  

As responsible members of the community, Mitchell Hamline School of Law students are expected to maintain the highest ideals of academic, professional, and social conduct. Students are expected to respect the views and personal dignity of other members of the law school community. They are responsible for knowing and abiding by the rules and policies published in the Catalog.

Any person may initiate a disciplinary proceeding under the rules outlined in the Student Code of Conduct by sending the Dean, by email, a signed, written complaint. In the complaint, the Complainant shall state the essential facts alleged to constitute a violation of the Code, including (a) the name of the student alleged to have committed the violation (the “Respondent”), (b) the specific allegation(s), and (c) the factual basis for the allegation(s).

E. Sex discrimination, secual harassment, and sexual misconduct (Title IX)

Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form  

Process steps and more reporting procedures and may be found here.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.  Sex discrimination includes sexual harrassment and sexual assault. Mitchell Hamline prohibits misconduct based on actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender expression. The School prohibits all forms of Sexual Misconduct against Employees, Students, and Third Parties. The Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy is meant to give Mitchell Hamline a means of providing a prompt, fair, and impartial investigation and resolution of complaints of Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination.

Reports of Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, or Sex Discrimination can be made online via the Sexual Misconduct/Sexual Harassment Reporting Form. Reports may be made anonymously; however, the reporter is encouraged to provide as much information as possible. Because of the nature of anonymous reports, the School may be limited in its ability to investigate and respond to an anonymous report. All reports will be forwarded to the Title IX Coordinator.

More information about reporting sexual misconduct may also be found here

Resources

Contact	Details	Notes
Lynn LeMoine Dean of Students and Assistant Title IX Coordinator	Lynn.Lemoine @mitchellhamline.edu Office: 651-695-7668 Cell: 612-447-8839	Not confidential; info shared on need-to-know basis
Mitchell Hamline Counseling Services	counseling @mitchellhamline.edu 651-290-8656	Confidential resource
Christine Szaj Title IX Coordinator; Vice President of Institutional Management	Christine.Szaj @mitchellhamline.edu	Not confidential; info shared on need-to-know basis
SOS Sexual Violence Services (24-hour crisis service)	651-266-1000 www.sosramsey.org 555 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55101	Confidential resource
Local Police	Call 911 if an emergency; Call 651-291-1111 if not emergency
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA)	651-209-9993 www.mncasa.org
Regions Hospital Emergency Room	651-254-3306 640 Jackson Street St. Paul, MN
St. Paul/Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (Office and 24-hr. crisis line)	651-645-2824 www.stpaulintervention.org	Confidential resource
OutFront Minnesota (24 hr. anti-violence crisis support line for LGBT victims)	1-800-800-0350 (Option3) www.outfront.org	Confidential resource
MH Counseling Services	651-290-8656 counseling@mitchellhamline.edu Website	Confidential counseling services for students
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL)	651-646-5590 or Toll-free: 1-888-243-5744	Confidential assistance is available 24/7 from Lawyers Mention that you are calling for LCL

G. Hate crime policy

Hate Crime Reporting Process  

Hate Crimes are criminal acts—or attempted criminal acts—against an individual or group of individuals because of their actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or veteran status or any other protected classes defined by law.

Anyone who believes that they are the victim of a hate crime or have been physically threatened, or if they believe they have witnessed a hate crime or have witnessed someone being physically threatened, whether on or off campus, should call 9-1-1 or Campus Security. Students may make this call anonymously. Campus Security is available by calling 651-290-6330 or 612-224-8763.

Definitions, reporting procedures, and more information can be found in the Hate Crime Policy in the Mitchell Hamline Catalog. More about the Hate Crime investigation process can be found here.

H. Whistleblower policy

Whistleblower Reporting Form  

In cases of observed or suspected misconduct, students can complete a Whistleblower Report Form, which may be submitted anonymously to Human Resources, Vice President of Finance, or the President and Dean by sending or submitting a sealed envelope addressed to the appropriate person at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, 875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. However, it should be understood that any investigation may be hampered or be impracticable if the Reporting Person cannot be identified and questioned about the incident and related facts. More information may be found in the Mitchell Hamline Policy Repository.