Fieldwork incident reporting + support
Report an incident
Reports can be made to KU's Office of Civil Rights & Title IX in person, by phone or email, or via online complaint form by any individual, regardless of their affiliation with KU or the project.
Reporting pathways
Reporting fieldwork incidents
Simultaneous to working with the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, research team members may also consult with designated personnel stationed at the off-campus/off-site research location or elsewhere to manage immediate situations that require de-escalation or other problem-solving measures. Names and contact information for these individuals should be included in the Safe & Inclusive Fieldwork plan for each project.
Other formal reporting mechanisms
The following offices serve as formal notice to the university and legally require follow-up with all those involved. It is appropriate to submit almost any incident to the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX (above) as they can investigate a situation and help you get the support you need from other campus resources.
KU’s Institutional Hotline is hosted by a third-party hotline service provider (Lighthouse). Hotline reports will be forwarded to the appropriate unit at KU for handling.
The Employee Relations team partners with employees and managers to ensure that KU offers everyone a positive, constructive and efficient work environment. Responsibility areas include labor relations, grievance resolution, workplace violence matters, counseling and disciplinary action, exit interviews, and performance management.
To report an incident of alleged non-academic misconduct by an individual, please fill out the Incident Report Form for individuals. KU's Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards will review incidents to determine an appropriate response.
If you suspect individuals/organizations involvement in alleged hazing activities please fill out the Hazing Report Form.
Informal reporting
The Ombuds Office is a confidential, impartial, informal and independent office where members of the campus community can discuss issues they may be facing as a student, staff or faculty member.
Care + support resources
- Academic Retention & Engagement Center
- Accessible KU
- Applied English Center
- Campus Cupboard
- CARE Coordinator
- Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity
- Counseling & Psychological Services
- Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity
- Emergency Aid Network
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relations
- Health Education Resource Office (HERO)
- International Support Services
- KU Equity Advisors
- Legal Services for Students
- Office of Multicultural Affairs
- Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
- Sexual Assault Prevention & Education Center
- Student Access Center