Non-Retaliation Against Persons Reporting Misconduct

Effective: Moved to Policy Library from UPM 2.5(16)
Contact: Office of University Counsel

Introduction

The purpose of this policy is to comply with requirements of federal and state law and Regents policy.

Policy Statement

Retaliation against persons reporting misconduct is inconsistent with university policy. When federal or state laws prohibit such retaliation, the university may take affirmative steps to remind administrators, faculty, staff, and students of these obligations. It shall not be retaliation to take steps to discipline persons who knowingly or intentionally make false claims of misconduct or for the university to take affirmative steps to prevent or correct damage to persons when it is determined that allegations of misconduct against them are false.

Resources

• Code of Business and Fiduciary Conduct
• ISU Confidential Hotline
• Iowa Code Section 70A.29
• Ombuds Office
• Reporting Responsibility