Supporting the 草榴社区 Community
At 草榴社区, we鈥檙e committed to creating a welcoming environment. That includes making sure you feel safe and supported 鈥� physically, mentally and emotionally. If you experience or witness something on campus that doesn’t seem right, we want to know about it. We take each concern seriously because we take your safety seriously. Remember, we鈥檙e in this together.
Emergency
Need immediate assistance? Call 911 in the event of an emergency. The 草榴社区 Police Department serves our main and regional campuses, as well as several university-affiliated housing communities.
Report an emergencyYou Have a Concern. Here’s How to Report It.
It’s usually best to start by addressing your concern with an appropriate college, department or office administrator. Colleges, departments and offices are often the most familiar with the issues and personnel involved and, therefore, may be best able to assist. If you feel like your concern is not being addressed, or continue to encounter or suspect a safety issue or misconduct, use the information below as a guide to find the various resources and services available to you.
Ombuds
Have a concern or just need someone to listen? The Ombuds Office offers a variety of services, from advising you of the appropriate channels available for reporting to providing you with a list of support resources.
- Makes referrals to individuals who can address your concern
- Opens avenues of communication and facilitates conversations
- Assists with problems that have not been resolved by other offices
- Provides a confidential environment to discuss your concern
General Concerns
As a public research university, it is imperative that we hold ourselves and each other to the highest legal and ethical standards. Whether that’s ensuring we’re compliant with federal and state regulations or acting with the utmost integrity, we aim to foster a culture of personal and social responsibility across all university functions and activities.
University Compliance, Ethics, and Risk
- Oversees compliance with federal and state regulations, university policies, regulations and standards of conduct.
- Offers advice, guidance and training on ethics, compliance, risk management and accountability.
- Provides oversight and education on conflicts of interest and offers support and assistance with reporting.
- Oversees compliance with the youth protection program and provides education and assistance with training and registration.
- Manages the 草榴社区 IntegrityLine, investigates and responds to allegations of employee misconduct.
草榴社区 Office of Nondiscrimination and Accommodations Compliance
- Investigates complaints of discrimination, discriminatory harassment and retaliation.
- Disseminates information related to equal opportunity and civil rights laws.
- Protects the civil rights of the 草榴社区 community through proactive outreach, education, and effective response and resolution.
Student Life & Conduct Incidents
If someone鈥檚 words or actions caused you harm 鈥� whether physically or mentally 鈥� we鈥檙e here to support you and take the necessary steps in preventing this from occurring in the future. We鈥檙e committed to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all and will not tolerate harmful behavior.
Reach out about student, campus group or organization incidents including, but not limited to:
- Hazing (endangering, pressuring or demeaning students)
- Obscene or indecent behavior
- Alcoholic beverages or controlled substance violation
- Disruptive conduct
If you have experienced or witnessed any harmful matter involving a student, campus group or organization, use these resources for help and support.
Academic Issues & Grading Appeals
Any violation of academic misconduct is taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. This helps ensure the integrity of the high academic standards we have set as a campus community.
The begins with consulting your instructor. From there, you can appeal to the chair of the department or director of the school that offers the course. In an instance where both of these steps have been exhausted, you may choose to file a report.
While academic incidents take many forms, they often involve:
- Possessing an exam or course-related materials without permission
- Plagiarizing or fabricating information
- Lowering of grades due to discrimination
Health & Safety Concerns
During your time at 草榴社区, you or someone you know may experience challenges with academics, finances or personal well-being matters. We have many services available that provide you with the guidance, resources and referrals you need to move forward.
- Academic distress
- Homelessness
- Mental health concerns
- Financial challenges
If you鈥檙e experiencing an emergency, please call 911. You may also contact the 草榴社区 Police Department for help if you鈥檙e on campus or at some university-affiliated housing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reporting
Discrimination occurs when you鈥檝e been treated differently than others because you possess certain characteristics. These characteristics may include race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital and parental status, disability, sexual orientation or genetic information.
Harassment involves unwelcome conduct and, in some cases, can be unlawful. This can entail something that鈥檚 said or written, or even a graphic or physical contact. The person or people committing the offending behavior are deliberate in their actions and create a hostile environment.
Privacy ensures your right to know how your personal information is collected and disclosed. For example, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of your student records.
Confidentiality, on the other hand, means the information you discuss is a secret and it not share with anyone else.
Confidential conversations are a way for you to safely and confidentially discuss an incident without filing a report. These resources include:
- Ombuds Office
- Victim Services
- 草榴社区 Counseling and Psychological Services
- 草榴社区 Student Health Services
- Let’s Be Clear
If after speaking to one of the confidential offices, you鈥檙e hesitant to report suspected misconduct through a one of 草榴社区鈥檚 central offices, you can reach out to the 草榴社区 IntegrityLine anonymously. The internet portal never identifies you and deletes your internet address to ensure complete anonymity. In addition, calls are not tracked or recorded. After contacting the IntegrityLine online or by phone, your report will be sent to University Compliance, Ethics, and Risk that will then review, investigate and respond to your report as discreetly and promptly as possible.
A responsible employee is required to report sexual misconduct that has been brought to their attention. Yo