How to Report and Options for Resolution

Why Report?

Reporting concerns of discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct allows you to connect to resources and receive support. It also gives you the opportunity to explore options for resolution, if that is what you decide.

How to Make a Report

To make a report, you can email or call the Office for Institutional Equity and Title IX at (412) 268-7125 or institutionalequity@dos5.net. Alternatively, you can complete a Report Form (non-anonymous).

For concerns that do not violate formal policies but still cause harm, the Campus Climate and Bias Reporting Protocol (CCBRP) provides a non-disciplinary mechanism for reporting and addressing incidents of bias. This approach emphasizes education, restoration, and the reinforcement of community values.

Additional Reporting Options

You can also make a report through any of the following contacts. Please note that reports made through these individuals or offices will be shared with the Office for Institutional Equity and Title IX:

• Office of the Dean of Student Affairs: (412) 268-2075, Warner Hall 30
• Office of Community Responsibility: (412) 268-2142, CUC, Lower Level Suite 85
• Your Housefellow, Community Advisor, or Resident Assistant
• University Police Department: (412) 268-2323, 300 South Craig Street - Filmore Street Entrance

Members of the campus community can also report Title IX concerns or other issues through the Ethics Reporting Hotline. Reports can be submitted anonymously by calling 844-587-0793 or visiting cmu.ethicspoint.com.

Note: The hotline is not for emergencies. On-campus emergencies should be reported to University Police at (412) 268-2323, while off-campus emergencies should be reported to 911.

What Happens After the Report is Made

Not all reports lead to formal complaints. When a report is made to the Office for Institutional Equity and Title IX, staff will reach out to the impacted party to provide information on supportive measures and options for resolution. Typically, we prefer to meet in person, via Zoom, or by phone to discuss these options in detail, though email communication is also available if preferred.

Your Choice on What Happens Next

After a report is made, it is up to the impacted party to decide the next steps. Options include:

• Registering a Concern: Simply documenting the report without further action.
• Accessing Support: Receiving supportive measures without pursuing formal action.
• Pursuing Resolution: Seeking formal resolution through the University, law enforcement, or both.

In limited circumstances, the University may need to take additional steps to protect the community, such as investigating if multiple reports are made against the same individual. If there is a reported crime that represents a community threat, the University Police Chief may send out a "timely warning" to the community, which will exclude identifying information about the impacted party.