If this is an emergency or someone is in danger, please call 911.
For Confidentiality
If you prefer, you may address concerns or questions confidentially.
Student Confidential Resources
- Student Mental Health and Well-being, 906-487-2538
- TELUS Health Student Support Program, 1-877-376-7896
- Office of the Ombuds, speters@mtu.edu, 906-487-2391
Employee Confidential Resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- Office of the Ombuds, speters@mtu.edu, 906-487-2391
For Criminal Conduct
If you believe you or someone you know has been a victim of a crime (not an emergency), contact Public Safety and Police Services at 906-487-2216. These forms do not constitute filing a criminal complaint with the police.
Reporting Forms
Michigan Tech is committed to providing an environment that is respectful and supportive. If you are a student, faculty, or staff member and have a concern that you believe impedes these efforts for you personally, or for a friend or colleague, choose the appropriate title to learn more information.
To report your concern, select the report button, complete the form, and submit.
To report a Student of Concern, including, but not limited to the following:
- Neglect of academic work
- Behavioral concern (disruptive, withdrawn, tearful, declining personal hygiene, etc.)
- Family crisis
- Mental health concerns
- Personal challenges
- Excessive absenteeism
- Medical concerns
For anonymous reporting of concerns to Public Safety and Police Services, including but not limited to the following:
- Somebody's well-being
- Observations of unusual behavior
- Concern that is time sensitive (non-emergency)
To report incidents that may violate Title IX which is a Federal Civil Rights law. Prohibited conduct includes:
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Assault
- Dating Violence
- Domestic Violence
- Stalking
To report incidents of discrimination and harassment or retaliation based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, height, weight, marital status, disability, or genetic information under University Policies.
Report Discrimination and/or HarassmentNon-policy violations, such as microaggressions or other non-pervasive offensive conduct, whether intentional or unintentional, can be resolved through educational dialogue. Contact the Conflict Resolutions Network for assistance.
For general concerns and complaints about your campus experience, in or out of the classroom.
Student Concerns and Complaints may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Academic policy violations
- Lack of professionalism
- Unsatisfactory student services
Instruction or classroom-related issues or concerns will not be handled by the Dean
of Students Office, but will be forwarded directly to the appropriate academic department
chair, dean, or their representative.
To report General Student Misconduct incidents. This may include, but is not limited to the following:
- Alcohol or drugs
- Disruptive behavior
- Bullying
- Hazing or Hazing activities
- Physical assault, endangerment, and threats
- Student organizational violations
- Retaliation
To report Academic Misconduct. This may include, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating
- Plagiarism
- Fabrication
- Facilitation
- Contract Cheating
To report a Research Misconduct issue in a research setting (research data collection, recording, grant proposal, research presentation or publication, including theses or dissertations) including, but not limited to the following:
- Data fabrication
- Data falsification
- Plagiarism
To let us know you have a significant conflict and need some assistance with resolution. Conflict Resolution areas may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Classmate
- Co-worker
- Friend
- Instructor or professor
- Partner
- Peer
- Roommate
- Supervisor
To express concerns related to on-campus living. Residential Living concerns include, but are not limited to the following:
- Roommate issues
- Housing policy violations
- Repair requests
- Questions and/or concerns
Michigan Tech Hotline uses an independent, third-party provider form to report if you feel unsafe. This is a private way to report activities that may involve the following:
- Violations of Policy
- Financial Control Issues or Fraud
- Unsafe Conditions
- Research Misconduct
- Academic Misrepresentation
- Human Resources Issues
- Information Systems Misuse
- Athletics Compliance Issues
- Retaliation
To report a physical or technological barrier. These include, but are not limited to the following:
- Inoperable elevator or door
- Blocked access ramp
- Inappropriate use of handicap parking space
- Inaccessible webpage
Near misses are potential hazards or incidents that have not resulted in any personal injury or property damage. Environmental Health and Safety concerns are unsafe conditions including but not limited to the following:
- Unsafe conditions
- Unsafe work habits
- Improper use of equipment
- Use of malfunctioning equipment
The Ombuds Office provides faculty, staff and students with confidential, informal and "off the record" problem solving, including conflict resolution, facilitated dialogues, and mediation services. The Ombuds assists individuals in finding resources to resolve a wide range of issues confidentially and informally.
- Professional Concerns
- Academic Concerns
- Advisor concerns
- Policy Changes or Violations
- Disciplinary Actions
- Finding University Resources
- Navigating Grievances