Investigation of Misconduct
Once an allegation of a suspected violation of law or policy is received, an initial review is conducted to determine the significance and immediacy of the matter, whether sufficient information exists to initiate an inquiry/investigation, and the most appropriate office to address the situation considering the nature and subject matter of the complaint or allegation. If an investigation is warranted, University Ethics and Compliance Office staff conduct and/or coordinate the inquiry/investigation with other System or university staff who are independent of the concern and who have the expertise to adequately review the complaint or allegation. If the circumstances warrant, outside counsel may be engaged to conduct the investigation. The University Ethics and Compliance Office website describes the procedures for investigating misconduct allegations.