The Office of the Provost is home to the following advocacy and conflict resolution resources for our academic community:
- Consultation: Seek guidance on dispute resolution and Institute policies and procedures.
- Mediation: Engage with a trained facilitator to informally resolve disputes between parties.
- Training: Request a workshop on how to productively navigate conflict and resolution.
- Coaching: Collaborate with a thought partner to advance your personal and professional goals.
Learn more about these four areas of support on our resources page.
Reporting
Each of us has a duty to listen actively, speak up, and be responsive when others speak up. We live our values when we promptly report concerns, provide feedback, admit mistakes, and ask questions. If you see something that does not look or feel right, report the concern to one of the following:
| Direct Supervisor | Upper-Level Management Within Unit | GTHR Employee Relations | Office of the Provost | Office of Student Integrity | EthicsPoint Helpline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concerns about general work assignment issues | Items that remain unresolved after speaking with your direct supervisor | Concerns about performance standards | Conflicts between students / postdocs and faculty; academic grievances | Conflicts (academic or non-academic) between students | Fraud, waste, abuse allegations; conflicts of interest |
| General conflicts between employees | Items that you feel uncomfortable speaking with your direct supervisor about or might involve your supervisor | Management of employees | Research and scholarly misconduct allegations | Student code of conduct violations | Policy violations including retaliation, discrimination, and hostile work environments. |
Prohibition of Retaliation
Attempts to intimidate or retaliate against a person for utilizing Georgia Tech conflict resolution and advocacy resources is contrary to the program's purpose and is unacceptable. Persons who make such attempts will be subject to disciplinary action.
Questions?
Email: advocacy@gatech.edu