If you believe there is an immediate or ongoing threat to the safety of an individual or campus community - contact emergency services (9-1-1).
If you are unsure if this is a matter for emergency services, please contact U.P.D. at (707) 826-5555 and they will provide direction.
How to Report
Information to include
How to Report - What to include and not include
- Select the appropriate category and proceed to fill out the form.
- Information to include:
- Student(s)’s first and last name along with their student identification number.
- Date, time and location (if known)
- Significant and direct quotes from involved parties
- Provide a complete description of the situation, incident/behavior, or concern
- Witness names and contact information (if known)
- If you have any additional documentation such as emails, texts, messages or word documents, please attach to the report.
- If you have concern about suicide or suicide ideation, contact University Police (x5555) who will assist in determing the appropriate course of action.
- Do Not Include:
- Arm-Chair Diagnoses: Diagnoses must come from licenses individuals operating in their capacity as a health care professional. Unless the student(s) in question have self disclosed a diagnosis to you, please report the concerning behavior only (e.g. "Over the course of several weeks I have noticed the student has extreme mood swings, alternating between enthusiasm and apathy." but not "This student is manic depressive").
- Opinions/Judgements about the students character, personality, identity or other personal characteristics not related to the concerning issue.
Please note:
Lack of information will delay processing of referrals. It is extremely important that you include complete and detailed information. Please do not email reports, these reporting forms are a more secure and reliable method of getting us the information.
Additionally, Students have a right to access their educational records, and these reports are a part of those records. As such, all reports are not confidential.
Report Forms
Contact Information
Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment, & Retaliation
Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment, & Retaliation
Title IX Information
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law intended to end sex discrimination in all areas of education. Title IX applies to all recipients of federal funds (both public and private institutions) and covers:
- Non-discrimination based on sex or gender
- Sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Program equity, such as athletics
To comply with the law, we follow CSU’s Nondiscrimination policy which prohibits:
- Discrimination or Harassment based on any *Protected Status
- Sexual Harassment, including hostile environment and quid pro quo (“this for that”).
- Sexual Misconduct, including Sexual Assault.
- Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Exploitation and Stalking.
- Prohibited Consensual Relationships.
- Retaliation for exercising rights under this policy
*Protected Statuses include: Age, Disability (physical and mental), Gender (or sex, including sex stereotyping), Gender Identity (including transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion (or religious creed), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status.
If you have experienced harm that you think may be covered under this policy, you have rights and options for reporting, support, and accountability. Click HERE to learn more about what happens when you share your story.
Use the link below to self-report or to submit an Incident Report form about someone else:
Humboldt Campus Advocate Team
The Humboldt Campus Advocate Team (CAT) is staffed by North Coast Rape Crisis Team. No information shared with them is released to anyone without your consent. They are available to meet on campus, even during COVID-19. CAT works with the university, but not for Humboldt. CAT works for survivors of sexual assault, stalking, dating and domestic violence, and sexual and gender based harassment.
24-Hour Hotline: (707) 445-2881
Texting available Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30 pm: (707) 382-5174
Campus Assistance, Response, and Engagement (CARE) Report
Campus Assistance, Response, and Engagement (CARE) Report
Outreach and referrals to appropriate resources for students in need of assistance outside of the classroom and their coursework (i.e., absences due to medical reasons or extenuating circumstances, reports of mental health concerns, basic needs access, and other issues of general concern).
Academic Misconduct & Behavioral Misconduct (Against Students)
Academic Misconduct & Behavioral Misconduct (Against Students)
Academic Misconduct (For Faculty)
Alleged academic violations include collaboration, collusion, copying, plagiarism, utilizing unauthorized resources, etc., are examples of issues of academic misconduct that can be reported here.
- Step 1: With the student ( if possible) complete the academic dishonesty Referral Form. If you cannot meet with the student to sign off on the outcome, that is ok. Still, complete it to the best of your ability.
- Step 2: Complete the Academic Dishonesty Incident Report and attach the completed Referral Form from Step 1. Ensure you also include the plagiarized assignments and any supporting documentation (ex: Turnitin report) supporting the academic dishonesty report.
Behavioral Misconduct
Alleged behavioral violations by an individual of the Student Code of Conduct (e.g. alcohol, disorderly conduct, drugs, failure to comply, theft, vandalism, weapons, violent acts or threats of violence, etc.).
Reporting Other Conduct of Concern
Reporting Other Conduct of Concern
This is the reporting method for anyone who has experienced an incident of unprofessional conduct, abusive conduct, microaggressions, acts of intolerance, and other disruptive behavior by a member(s) of the Cal Poly Humboldt community. This could include allegations directed towards faculty, staff, student staff, administrators, volunteers, departments & offices.
If you are unsure where to report any type of complaint, this is the correct form to use.
NOTE: Direct communication with whomever you are experiencing conflict is the first recommended course of action when trying to resolve issues. We realize this is not always possible and/or if efforts to address the issue have been unsuccessful, then you may use the link below to report it to us.
Hazing
Hazing
Alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct by a registered student organization or multiple members of a registered student organization as a condition of potential membership (e.g. forced alcohol consumption, required physical activity, physical injury, confinement, etc.). University Anti-Hazing Policy
Student Conduct Record Request
Student Conduct Record Request
Students that wish to schedule an appointment to review their student conduct records from the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities may do so here.
Contact for Other Conduct of Concern
Contact for Other Conduct of Concern
CONTACT: Complaint Process Coordinator for Other Conduct of Concern: Pam Kirschner at complaints@humboldt.edu or 707-826-3387
Forms:
- Reporting Other Incidents of Concern Form: For Complaints directed toward people or departments affiliated with Cal Poly Humboldt
Contact for CARE Support
Contact for CARE Support
Contact: CARE team at dos@humboldt.edu or 707-826-3504
Website: deanofstudents.humboldt.edu/CARE
Forms:
- Student Self Referral: CARE Student Self Referrals
- Report from Faculty/Staff on behalf of Student of Concern: CARE Referrals from Humboldt Staff/Faculty and Off Campus Community
- Basic Needs Food Swipes Request: Link to Form
Contact for Student Conduct
Contact for Student Conduct
Contact: Associate Dean of Students (Molly Kresl) at osrr@humboldt.edu or 707-826-3504
Website: https://studentrights.humboldt.edu
Forms:
- Behavioral Misconduct Form: Link to Form
- Academic Misconduct Form (For Faculty): Link to Form
- Hazing Report Form: Link to Form
- Student Conduct Records Request: Link to Form
Contact for TITLE IX & DHR
Contact for TITLE IX & DHR
Contact: Title IX and DHR Office: titleix@humboldt.edu or 707-826-5177
Website: https://titleix.humboldt.edu/
Forms:
- Discrimination, including reports of sexual misconduct form: Link to Form
Ombudsperson- When to work with them
Ombudsperson- When to work with them
The Humboldt Ombuds service is open to all students, faculty, and staff. We offer a safe place to discuss problems or issues within the University, and we can help you identify options for addressing specific concerns and resolving conflicts. Ombudspersons treat all inquiries as confidential (except as required by law or where there appears to be imminent risk of serious harm). Ombudspersons do not take a side in disputes. Overall, Ombudspersons are advocates for fairness and equity. We encourage you to visit with one of the University ombudspersons
- When you feel you have been treated unfairly
- When you want to discuss a sensitive question or issue
- When you think there has been miscommunication
- When you are unsure what policies or procedures apply
- When you want to discuss a campus-related issue
- When you have a concern about campus climate
- When you have a conflict or dispute
- When you are unsure of where to go or what options exist to solve a problem
The University Ombuds Service does:
- Listen to concerns and clarify issues
- Explore possible options for the desired outcome
- Explain Humboldt policies and procedures
- Facilitate communication between people
- Provide mediation
- Make referrals
- Maintain confidentiality , revealing a client’s identity only with the person’s permission (except to the extent required by law, as in the case of risk of harm to self or others)
The University Ombuds Service does not:
- Tell visitors what they should do
- Take sides in a dispute
- Determine guilt or innocence
- Give legal advice
- Participate in any formal grievance process
- Represent or advocate for any individual or group
Go to president.humboldt.edu/ombuds for more information on the Ombuds!