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The Employee Experience Team’s mission is to ensure the best experience for each and every employee by providing guidance to employees and supervisors, investigating and resolving conflicts, and ensuring that we are adhering to the university's core values.
Contact
| Name & Email | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alexis Mootoo | Associate Vice President | 813-974-8223 |
| Michel Ferrell | Associate Vice President | 813-974-9640 |
| Lori Withrow | Employee Relations Lead | 813-396-2678 |
| D'Ante Ford | Employee Relations Partner | 813-901-1041 |
| Mandy McLaughlin | Labor Relations/Employee Relations | 813-396-0794 |
| Sonja Jenkins | Consultant | 813-974-4255 |
| Amanda Hardwick | Employee Engagement Manager | 813-974-5486 |
| Amber Warren | Employee Engagement Consultant | 813-396-0744 |
| Lauren Solly | Employee Engagement Consultant | 813-974-5486 |
Engagement Life Cycle
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- Onboarding Survey
- Engagement Survey
- Exit Survey
Employee and Manager Resources
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- Performance Improvement Plans & Action Plans
- Flexible Work
HR Professional Resources:
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- Job Abandonment
- Layoff & Reemployment
- Non-Reappointments
- Probationary Employees
Information about filing a Grievance
Information About Filing a Grievance
The University of South Florida currently provides two types of grievance procedures: Collective Bargaining Agreement Grievances and USF Grievances. Whether or not an employment issue can be grieved through the particular type of grievance procedure is based on the subject of the grievance, and if their position is one represented by a particular Bargaining Unit. Learn more about filing a grievance here.
Further Information about Discrimination and Harassment: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
It is the policy and practice of the University of South Florida to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all other federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment on the basis of a Protected Class.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. All federal agencies that provide grants of assistance are required to enforce Title VI. The U.S. Department of Education gives grants of financial assistance to schools and colleges and to certain other entities, including vocational rehabilitation programs.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The law also makes it illegal to retaliate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit. The law also requires that employers reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' sincerely held religious practices, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the employer's business.
Information about Reporting an Equal Opportunity (EO) Violation
Employees
To report an incident of protected class discrimination (including disability), harassment or retaliation based on protected class reporting, use the Equal Opportunity Compliance Inquiry Form.
Student EO Complaints and Title VI
For complaints regarding discrimination or harassment based on Protected Class by or against a USF Student(s):
Student Equal Opportunity Office
- Student Process: File Student Equal Opportunity Report Form
- Non-University Person(s) Process: File Student Equal Opportunity Report Form
Other university resources may be referred to during the course of an investigation or inquiry.
Other Resources, USF offices and External Agencies
| Website |
|---|
| USF General Counsel |
| USF Regulations and Policies |
| Office | Function | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Student Conduct and Ethical Development | For any disputes in which a student has allegedly violated USF policies or rules |
Tampa Office: Sarasota Office: St. Petersburg Office: |
| Student Ombuds | Ombuds services available to all USF students who wish to confidentially discuss concerns with an informal, independent, and impartial third party. |
4202 E. Fowler Ave. ALN191 |
| USF Ombuds Office | Ombuds services available to all USF faculty, staff, and administrators who wish to confidentially discuss concerns with an informal, independent, and impartial third party. |
4202 E. Fowler Ave. CGS301 Tampa, FL 33620 |
| Office | Contact |
|---|---|
| U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | 501 East Polk Street, Suite 1000 Tampa, FL 33602 (800) 669-4000; TTY (800) 669-6820; ASL Video Phone (844) 234-5122 |
| U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights - Atlanta Office | 61 Forsyth St. S.W. Suite 19T10 Atlanta, GA 30303-8927 (404) 974-9406; TTD (800) 877-8339 |
| U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program | 1001 Executive Center Dr., Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 648-6181 |
| Florida Commission on Human Relations | 4075 Esplanade Way, Unit 110, Tallahassee, FL 32399 (800) 342-8170; TDD ASCII (800) 955-1339; TDD Baudot (800) 955-8771 |
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Table of Employee Incident Reporting Options
| Type of Incident | Complainant is | Respondent is | Office or Form to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| *If left blank, complainant or respondent criteria does not apply | |||
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Sexual Harassment What is sexual harassment? Unwanted comments/behaviors of sexual nature, sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, or discrimination based on: (1) pregnancy (2) sexual orientation/identity or (3) sex/gender |
* | * |
Title IX Office |
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Discrimination What are the protected classes under discrimination? Age, color, disability, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race and ethnicity, religion, sex (gender), sexual orientation, and veteran's status are all protected classes. *Please note: Discrimination based on (1) pregnancy (2) sexual orientation/identity and (3) sex/gender may also qualify as sexual harassment. It is possible to file with both Title IX and SCED. |
* | Student |
Student Conduct and Ethical Development (SCED) For complaints regarding discrimination or harassment based on Protected Class by or against a USF Student(s): Student Equal Opportunity Office Student Process: File Student Equal Opportunity Report Form Non-University Person(s) Process: File Student Equal Opportunity Report Form |
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Discrimination What are the protected classes under discrimination? Age, color, disability, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race and ethnicity, religion, sex (gender), sexual orientation, and veteran's status are all protected classes. *Please note: Discrimination based on (1) pregnancy (2) sexual orientation/identity and (3) sex/gender may also qualify as sexual harassment. It is possible to file with both Title IX and EET. |
* | Employee |
Employee Relations Representative Employee Experience Team Member via the Equal Opportunity Compliance Inquiry Form |
| Some part of the Complainant’s CBA has been violated | Staff/admin or faculty Covered by CBA |
* |
Appropriate CBA |
| Any of the above | * | * |
OR OR
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| Ethical violation | Wishes to remain anonymous | * | Use Ethics Point to discreetly and anonymously report improper activities which may violate USF policies. |
| Employee Misconduct, Attendance and Disciplinary Actions | Supervisor or Manager | Non-Faculty | Employee Relations |
| Employee Misconduct, Attendance and Disciplinary Actions | Supervisor or Manager | Faculty | Dean or Office of the Provost |