Report to the University

The University endeavors to respond promptly when incidents of discrimination or sexual misconduct are reported to the Civil Rights & Title IX Office, including the Title IX Coordinator, or when incidents of sexual misconduct are reported to a Reporting Employee.

When the Civil Rights & Title IX Office receives an incident report, it will contact the person who experienced the sexual misconduct or discrimination (the Claimant) to provide information about reporting options, supportive measures, designated confidential resources, and the Civil Rights & Title IX Office grievance process.

For information on reporting to police, visit usu.edu/dps/police/sexual-assault.

Privacy of Information Shared

The Civil Rights & Title IX Office and any other Reporting Employee(s) who receives a disclosure of Sexual Misconduct will respect and safeguard the privacy of the individual(s) involved. The Civil Rights & Title IX Office will only disclose information as necessary to provide supportive measures, to investigate a formal complaint, when needed to ensure a non-discriminatory environment and/or the safety of campus and campus community members, or to otherwise meet its responsibilities under state and federal law, and USU’s policies and procedures.

The Civil Rights & Title IX Office will respect and recognize a Claimant’s request that their name or report not be disclosed to a Respondent unless the Civil Rights & Title IX Office concludes that it must move forward with a university-driven investigation or another action in order to provide a safe, non-discriminatory environment for all Students, Employees, and the campus community, including the Claimant.

Designated Confidential Resources and other off-campus services are available to speak confidentially and provide confidential services. 

Anonymous Reports

Reports about discrimination and sexual misconduct can be made anonymously. However, anonymous reports do not always contain enough information to pursue an investigation that can lead to disciplinary action. 

Reporting Employees cannot report anonymously and are required to include their name when filing a report about sexual misconduct.

Amnesty for Student Code Violations

USU offers amnesty for drug and alcohol policy violations of the Student Code when a student reports an incident of sexual misconduct, whether they experienced or witnessed it. For example, if you experience or witness sexual assault and report it to the Title IX Coordinator, you will not get in trouble for a student code violation such as underage drinking or having alcohol on campus. Students who participate as a witness in a sexual misconduct grievance process are also granted amnesty, though they may be encouraged to participate in health education.

Additional Reports

In certain circumstances, it may be appropriate to file reports with additional offices.

If you would like to report a student’s behavior because it disrupts a classroom or university activity or if there may be a threat of harm to oneself or others, please file a Student of Concern report.

If you are aware of circumstances involving individuals who are engaging in concerning or threatening behavior that may pose a threat of violence to themselves or members of the University Community, please file a report with the Threat Assessment Management Team.

If you believe a child or vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected, you are required to report it to the Department of Family and Protective Services (DCFS), the local police (911 or a non-emergency line), or the Utah Abuse/Neglect Hotline 1-855-323-3237. Known or potential child abuse should also be reported to USU’s Youth Protection program.