University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) General Concern Form
The purpose of the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) General Concern Form is to monitor the occurrence of hate/bias incidents both on and off campus.
Reporting Concerns and Incidents
Help is available in times of crisis or distress. Any member of the UMR community can report a concern, which will be addressed promptly by a UMR professional staff member. If this is an emergency, please call 911.
All members of the UMR community including students, staff, faculty and guests are encouraged to submit the UMR General Concern Form for any concerns they might have including but not limited to:
- hate/bias incident
- student conduct violation
- safety/security concern
- hazing/group hazing
- accessibility concern
- guests are encouraged to use this form to submit their thoughts on how they experienced the UMR campus (facilities, accessibility, hospitality).
If you’ve experienced or witnessed concerning behavior follow the steps below:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of yourself and those around you. Contact 911 if it is an active emergency.
- Submit a report by completing a UMR General Concern Form and attach any documentation, which could include photos that you may have collected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit a Concern Form if the incident/concern happened off campus?
Yes, Concern Forms can be completed for incidents that occur on and/or off campus.
What if I just want to talk to someone?
Regardless of whether you file a University Minnesota Rochester (UMR) General Concern Form, there are resources available. If you choose not to submit a concern form, students are encouraged to contact Counseling Services.
Staff and faculty are encouraged to utilize the Employee Assistance Program.
If you file a UMR General Concern Form, you can indicate your desire to have a conversation with someone about the incident, and the appropriate person will reach out to you.
What if I'm not sure if this is something I should report?
You are encouraged to report regardless of whether you are certain it is a violation. It is better to report than not to report. Your report will be vetted to the appropriate departments.
What if the hate/bias incident was unintentional?
You are encouraged to report regardless of whether you are certain it is a violation. It is better to report than not to report. Your report will be vetted to the appropriate departments.
Is there a second reporting option for hate/bias incidents?
A second option for reporting hate/bias incidents is the Bias Reporting Referral Network (see the "Report an Incident" button in the upper right corner). Completed reports submitted here are routed to the University of Minnesota. Please note that responses may take longer than the campus-level reporting; however, this alternative is available to all students, faculty and staff in the University.
What happens to the respondent* of an incident?
Students, staff or faculty who have been identified as respondents* will be investigated in a manner consistent with the impact of the incident. If it is determined that the incident may be a violation of the University of Minnesota Student Conduct Code or other applicable policies, the respondent will be informed about the student conduct or Human Resources hearing procedures, which may range from an informal meeting to a formal hearing. Any student, staff or faculty accused of violating University policy (the “respondent”) is ensured a fair and impartial process.
*The respondent is the person who might have engaged in sexual misconduct, discrimination, discriminatory harassment or hateful language and/or hate crimes.
What are possible resolutions/outcomes to the concern I shared?
There are many possibilities of outcomes that range from less formal means (conversation) to more formal procedures (UMR Student Conduct Code Procedure) that are dependent on many factors including but not limited to: the nature of the concern, wishes of those impacted, severity of incident, repetitive violations, legal implications, etc.
Each Concern Form is reviewed and appropriate options for resolution are determined.