Making a Report

The purpose of reporting is to ensure safety and prevent further harm, offer support resources, understand the scope of the problem, and explore resolution options. Even if an individual chooses not to move forward with or participate in a grievance process or investigation (through OERC or law enforcement), they can contact OERC for information and assistance in accessing support services such as changes to the work environment.

Individuals who have been subjected to protected-class discrimination or harassment, sexual assault or other forms of sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence (including dating or domestic violence), stalking, or related retaliation have several options for reporting. Depending on the nature of the alleged conduct, individuals may pursue a university process, a criminal process, both processes, or neither.

OERC Resolution Procedures are separate from any law enforcement or other court process, such as a civil lawsuit or criminal prosecution, that may be related to an incident reported to our office.

Privacy of Reports to OERC

Reports received by OERC are documented for record-keeping and tracking purposes. All records, reports, and investigative evidence maintained by OERC are private and are only shared with university employees who have a legitimate need to know. Information is not shared publicly except as authorized by an applicable party or as required by law (including court order or subpoena) or authorized government agency. For more information regarding student records, please refer to the OERC Resolution Procedures.