Reporting a Student Concern
The Dean of Students Office is committed to helping students succeed. We are available to help students with a variety of concerns and issues. You may choose to report a concern electronically. If you would like to discuss your concern with someone in the Dean of Students Office, you may contact us.
What is a Student Concern?
A student concern is a situation or experience that inhibits the student's ability to function well in the University environment. Student concerns may include but are not limited to:
- A health or other condition that requires a long absence from the University.
- A mental or emotional health condition that causes the student to be a threat to self or others.
- Behavior that is disruptive to the educational environment.
- A traumatic event experienced by a student.
If danger is immediate, call 911 or on campus 9-911. If you believe there is an urgent situation with a student, call the Counseling Center at 273-2676 and they will consult with you about what to do.
Report a Concern About a Student
Faculty, staff, students or others who are concerned about the behavior of a student that is potentially dangerous to self or others, or is disruptive are encouraged to report or discuss the concern with an appropriate University representative. If you have a concern about a student, confidentiality laws don't prevent you from reporting the concern. Urgent or crisis situations may include, but are not limited to:
- A risk of suicide
- A threat of harm to others
- Severely disorganized, psychotic or out-of-control behavior
- Trauma, such as sexual assault or the death or injury of someone close
You may report a concern about a student with the Student Concern Form
Report an Incident of Discrimination, Harassment, and/or Sexual Misconduct
The Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC) works to ensure equal opportunity in education and employment for faculty, staff, and students and to assure compliance with Title VII, Title IX, the ADAAA and other civil-rights based legislation. OCRC is responsible for handling reports of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct and for providing supportive measures, resources and options to impacted individuals. Reports can be submitted to this office through their online form, in person, via email, via the phone. Additional contact information is available online as well as more detailed information about the policies, procedures and services provided by OCRC.