• Academic Misconduct - To report a violation of the academic misconduct policy.  
  • Descriptions of GVSU's academic misconduct polices and more information about the student conduct process and resolution procedures can be found within GVSU's Student Code: The Anchor of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
  • A comprehensive list of all University policies can be accessed at any time. 
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, at (616) 331-3585 or [email protected].

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• The University defines a “campus climate incident” as any instance where someone feels belittled, disrespected, or isolated based on their identity.
  • Furthermore, the incident does not have to be a crime under any federal, state, or local laws.
• If you have any questions, please contact the Lead Civil Rights Investigator & Deputy Title IX Coordinator at (616) 331-2242.

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• Care Report  - To refer a student who may be struggling with academic, personal, or emotional difficulties or who may exhibit concerning behavior.  
  • If you have any questions, please contact Emily First, Assistant Dean of Students, at (616) 331-3585.

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• Hazing - To report an individual or a University Affiliated Organization for the violation of GVSU's Hazing Policy.
  • The description of GVSU's Hazing policy and more information about the student conduct process and resolution procedures can be found within the Anchor. 
  • A list of examples of hazing is provided by the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution. 
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, at (616) 331-3585 or [email protected].

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The following procedures are for raising a concern involving a faculty or staff member that is not an academic grievance and is not under the purview of the Title IX office. Non-academic concerns may include allegations of inappropriate behavior.

• Discussions of the Concern

  • After experiencing or learning of the incident or concern, the student should:

    • Contact the supervisor of the faculty or staff member. 
      • For a faculty member, this is the unit head/department chair of the relevant academic department. 
      • For a staff member, this may be a director, associate director, or similar role.
      • If unsure of whom to contact, the student can contact the Dean of Students office ((616) 331-3585 [email protected]) or the Student Ombuds office for assistance.
      • If you need help deciding what to do or how to have those conversations, seek out the assistance of the Student Ombuds at (616) 331-2491 or
        [email protected].
  • Communication with the supervisor can occur via e-mail, phone, Zoom, an in-person meeting, or some combination.  The supervisor is expected to respond within five working days.  The supervisor will seek to understand the nature of the concern, collect any relevant documentation, and determine whether it can be resolved informally or should be referred to a different office.  Based on the facts of the matter, the supervisor may decide to speak with the faculty or staff member about whom the student is raising the concern, and if warranted, pursue appropriate administrative action.

APPEAL

If student wishes to pursue further resolution of the matter, they may appeal to the appropriate appointing officer.  If it is unclear who the appointing officer is, the student can contact the Dean of Students Office or the Student Ombuds for assistance. If the supervisor is the appointing officer, then the student may appeal to the appropriate executive officer, usually a Vice President/Provost.    

A response to the student is expected within ten working days of receipt of the appeal.  The appointing officer (or executive officer) may communicate with the student about the appeal and will determine a final resolution.  There are no further appeals in this process.

• Student Misconduct - To report a violation of a University or Student Code policy.
  • Descriptions of all Student Code: The Anchor of Student Rights and Responsibilities polices and more information about the student conduct process and resolution procedures can be found within the Anchor. 
  • A comprehensive list of all University policies can be accessed at any time.
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, at (616) 331-3585 or [email protected].

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• Student Organization Misconduct - To report a Registered Student Organization for the violation of University or Student Code policy.
  • Descriptions of all Student Code: The Anchor of Student Rights and Responsibilities polices and more information about the student conduct process and resolution procedures can be found within the Anchor. 
  • A comprehensive list of all University policies can be accessed at any time.
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, at (616) 331-3585 or [email protected].

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• Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, Discrimination, and/or Retaliation - To file a report of sex-based discrimination. 
  • GVSU’s Policy Prohibiting Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, and Sexual Misconduct (including Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, & Sexual Exploitation) and procedures for responding to allegations under the policy are implemented by the Title IX Coordinator and Director, Office for Title IX and Institutional Equity.
• For information about options and resources, supportive measures, and university resolution, please contact the Office for Title IX and Institutional Equity by phone at (616) 331-9530 or by email at [email protected].  

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