There are different ways you can report discrimination depending on your role at George Mason University and your involvement in the prohibited conduct.
Non-Confidential Reporting Requirement
Under University Policy 1201: Non-Discrimination, all Non-Confidential employees have a requirement to report to OACC if they become aware of an incident that might reasonably be construed as constituting Prohibited Discrimination or Retaliation. Non-Confidential employees are defined as any George Mason employee who does not work in Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Health Services, or the Office of the Ombudsperson. This obligation exists even if the Complainant (person who experienced the possible prohibited discrimination) does not want to be named in a report or requests that no action be taken. As a reminder, when a report is received by OACC, OACC’s responsibility is to provide resources, supportive measures, and resolution options to the Complainant; the Complainant has the agency to determine if they want to meet with OACC or not).
Non-Confidential employees wishing to submit a report of Prohibited Discrimination or Retaliation may do so by completing an Office of Access, Compliance, and Community Incident of Protected Class Discrimination Report Form or by emailing MasonEO@gmu.edu.
Self-Report
George Mason provides the opportunity for individuals to anonymously self-report possible protected class discrimination under University Policy 1201.
Anonymous Reporting
Individuals that are not required to submit a report of possible Prohibited Discrimination (e.g., confidential employees), including someone who desires to self-report, may file an anonymous report of possible Prohibited Discrimination. However, if you intend on filing an anonymous report, please know that the Office of Access, Compliance, and Community is limited in providing resources, support, and options to you.
George Mason will make reasonable efforts to evaluate the report promptly and act accordingly; however, the University will likely be limited in taking any action on anonymous reports.