This form is for faculty members to submit alleged incidents of academic misconduct only.

Use this form to report behaviors where someone feels belittled, disrespected, or isolated based on their identity, where the behaviors do not rise to the level of harassment. Reporting here allows GVSU to provide support for the impacted party/parties and education to the campus community in a non-punitive manner that affirms freedom of expression.

Please use this form to report discrimination, harassment, and misconduct based on any protected characteristic, including Age (40 years and over in the employment context), Color, Disability (physical or mental), Ethnicity, Familial Status (including Parental Status), Gender expression, Gender identity, Height, Marital status, National origin (including Ancestry), Political affiliation, Pregnancy or Related conditions, Race, Religion, Sex, Sexual orientation, Veteran or active-duty military status (including disabled veteran; recently separated veteran; active-duty, wartime, or campaign badge veteran; and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran), and Weight.

This form is for reporting non-academic student conduct matters to the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.

The CARE referral form is intended to report concern for a faculty or staff member. This report is sent to the Director of HR Strategic Business Partners during normal business hours and is not monitored after hours, on weekends, or during official university holidays.

Form submissions are reviewed and referrals are managed by designated members of the HR Business Partner team - Deb Sanders, Chris Grooms, and Kristen Evans.

If you have an immediate concern about the health or safety of a GVSU student or employee, please call 9-1-1.

If you have questions about this form, please contact your HR Business Partner.

This form is to be used by employees who believe they are experiencing retaliation based on their reporting, in good faith, of a violation of laws, regulations or University policies, or for those who have served as a witness, assisted or participated in an investigation proceeding or hearing, as well as those who requested accommodations, assistance or leave of absence and believe they are being retaliated again.
This policy applies to all employees of Grand Valley State University.
Retaliation includes, but is not limited to punishment, victimization, intimidation, adverse action against an employee regarding the terms and conditions of employment, such as termination,
An employee who is experiencing retaliation should consult with the Non-Retaliation Policy as well as other relevant University policies and procedures. The University encourages the informal resolution of differences whenever possible but recognizes that doing so is not always possible or appropriate. Employees are responsible and encouraged to attempt to address concerns with another colleague directly or by talking with that individual’s supervisor before engaging in formal processes.

This form is for a non-tenure track faculty member to file a complaint.
A complaint includes, but is not limited to, any issue that pertains to scheduling, location, remuneration, disciplinary action, termination, or academic freedom as defined in Section 4.3.4A.

This form is for a faculty member to file a complaint.

A complaint is defined as an issue that is not an appropriate subject for a grievance as defined in Section 4.2.16 or a matter covered by Section 2.13.4. Complaints include, but are not limited to, scheduling, location, and remuneration.

BOT 4.2.16

A grievance is defined as any issue that pertains to
disciplinary action, terminations, implementation of reduction in force, or academic
freedom. If the issue involves the denial of promotion, contract renewal and/or tenure,
this is defined as an appeal and the process outlined in Section 4.2.13.4 shall be
followed. All other issues are defined as complaints and will follow the procedure
outlined in Section 4.2.18.

Standards of Conduct Policy for Employees Policy Statement SLT 3.3

As members of an academic community, faculty and staff have a responsibility to abide by ethical principles regarding academic freedom, intellectual integrity, and the fair and respectful treatment of others. The standards contained in this Standards of Conduct for Employees Policy reflect these principles.

A violation of this policy occurs when an individual negatively impacts colleagues in the workplace environment by failing to uphold these standards. When an individual’s behaviors are out of sync with these standards, the University may address and remediate this behavior through alternative resolution practices and/or other appropriate disciplinary measures up to and including termination of employment.
No part of this policy is intended to supersede other university policies or federal, state, or local laws and regulations. Violations of this policy may be addressed in parallel with violations of other policies or laws as applicable.

Fundamental Ideas for Standards of Conduct.
Knowledge: Members of the University community value truth, the pursuit of truth, intellectual curiosity, and academic freedom. Our faculty and staff seek to create new knowledge and are committed to sharing ideas, research findings and the products of intellectual and creative pursuits with the broader community.

Honesty: Members of the University community are truthful and sincere in their words and actions and do not intentionally mislead others or provide inaccurate information.
Integrity: Members of the University community treat everyone with dignity and respect and take responsibility for their own mistakes. We are driven to be accountable to ourselves and others as a core competency of all employees. This includes following through on words with actions.

Respect: Members of the University community seek to foster a spirit of civility and collegiality through open and honest communication. The University honors and respects individuality and demonstrates tolerance for the personal beliefs and cultural differences of all individuals. We strive to protect the health, safety, and well-being of all persons. We protect private and confidential information that is related to our faculty, staff, students, and others. We value an environment that is free from incivility, disrespect, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and violence.

Professionalism: Members of the University community expect that the professional standards and requirements that are applicable to academic and other professions comprising our community will be followed. We are responsible and accountable for our actions and are expected to make reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local government laws and regulations. As individuals and as an institution, we also strive to follow ethical business practices and to act as good stewards of the resources made available to us.

This policy requires a good faith commitment to accuracy and integrity in information shared within our community, particularly when it forms the basis of formal inquiries or actions. Maintaining these standards is essential for the integrity of this policy and procedures and ensuring a cohesive and productive academic and work environment.