Retaliation
Title IX defines* retaliation as:
- A strike-back in response to another's action or accusation
- A form of revenge or reaction because of a filed complaint against a person
- Refusal to promote, advance or accurately support/qualify a person due to a complaint filed
Examples of retaliation include:
- Demotion or prohibiting advancement due to a filed complaint
- Firing, loss of benefits, or the like due to a filed complaint
- Unfair treatment or discrimination due to a filed complaint
*This is a summary definition only. Please refer to Student Conduct Code Policy 5030 for complete Title IX definitions.