What to expect when you make a report
If you have been subjected to or witnessed sexual harassment, reporting is your choice. Reporting harassment does not mean that you have to make a complaint or that a formal investigation will occur. In most cases, the complainant is the person who decides if they want an investigation to move forward. However, it is important for the University to know about your experience and to assess what steps are necessary to ensure a non-discriminatory learning and working environment.
Please note that Deans, Directors, Department Heads and Supervisors are required to report to the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) allegations of sexual harassment where either the complainant or respondent is an employee. In addition, when sexual harassment involves sexual contact, all employees except those in confidential resources (Student Health and Wellness, Employee Assistance Program and the Ombuds) must report the allegations to OIE when a student is reported to have been involved in the incident(s).
| If your concerns relate to sexual harassment by a student | + |
If your concerns relate to sexual harassment by a student, they should be reported to the Office of Community Standards. The Office of Community Standards is located in the Wilbur Cross Building, Room 301, and can be reached by calling 860-486-8402 or emailing community@uconn.edu. You can also submit an online referral. Once you contact Community Standards or submit an online report, you will receive information about resources and an invitation to speak with a staff member to learn more about the student conduct process and share more about your experience. A support person may attend any meetings with you to provide support and guidance. For more information about Community Standard’s student conduct process, including information relating to investigations, please see The Student Code or contact Community Standards.
| If your concerns relate to sexual harassment by a graduate student, including those at UConn Health | + |
If your concerns relate to sexual harassment by a graduate student, including those at UConn Health, they should be reported to the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE). OIE can be reached by calling 860-486-2943 (or 860-679-3563 at UConn Health) or emailing equity@uconn.edu. You can also submit an online referral. Once you contact OIE, you will receive information about resources and an invitation to meet with an investigator to share more about your experience. It is your choice whether you wish to make a complaint with OIE. You may have a support person present for any meeting with OIE. For more information, please see OIE’s Complaint Procedures, OIE’s Investigation Process Chart or contact OIE.
Please note, that depending on the context and the individuals involved, the Office of Community Standards may (sometimes in addition to OIE) have jurisdiction to investigate. For more information about Community Standard’s student conduct process, including information relating to investigations, please see The Student Code or contact Community Standards.
| If your concerns relate to sexual harassment by an employee | + |
If your concerns relate to sexual harassment by an employee,they should be reported to the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE). OIE can be reached by calling 860-486-2943 (or 860-679-3563 at UConn Health) or emailing equity@uconn.edu. You can also submit an online referral. Once you contact OIE, you will receive information about resources and an invitation to meet with an investigator to share more about your experience. It is your choice whether you wish to make a complaint with OIE. You may have a support person present for any meeting with OIE. For more information, please see OIE’s Complaint Procedures, OIE’s Investigation Process Chart or contact OIE.
