UReport is a university tool that allows you to report concerning behavior affecting you or your classmates.

Examples of Concerning Behaviors

• Violation of laws, regulations, or University policies

• Academic dishonesty or cheating

• Sexual misconduct

• Discrimination

• Violation of safety rules

Report violations of rules, regulations and policies by phone at 1-866-294-8680 or online. Reports can be made anonymously.

Find additional information on UReport  webpage. 

Examples of Concerning Behaviors (not an exhaustive list)

• Violation of laws, regulations, or University policies

• Academic dishonesty or cheating

• Sexual misconduct

• Discrimination

• Violation of safety rules

Report violations of rules, regulations and policies by phone at 1-866-294-8680 or online. Reports can be made anonymously.

A bias incident is an act of bigotry, harassment, or intimidation that is motivated in whole or in part by bias based on an individual’s or group’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Bias Response and Referral Network (BRRN):

• The BRRN responds to reports of bias incidents on the Twin Cities campus.

  • The BRRN’s goal is to contribute to a campus climate that is welcoming, inclusive, and respectful for all.

  • The BRRN provides support resources to impacted parties, promotes education and dialogue, and affirms the University's commitment to equity and diversity, free speech, and academic freedom.

Local Unit or Department:

• University members can also report bias incidents to their local unit or department.

• Faculty experiencing or witnessing a bias incident within their department may report the incident to their department chair or dean.

Online

●      You can submit anonymous incident reports online at BRRN UReport.

●      Incident reports can also be sent to endbias@umn.edu.

By Phone

●      In case of an emergency, call 911.

To address any other questions, visit the FAQ Page about the BRRN. 

• A member of the BRRN will let you know your report has been received in 1-3 business days, provide resources for support, and learn more about your preferred response. The BRRN will main confidentiality whenever possible.

• The BRRN will refer those who report incidents to appropriate campus offices that can effectively respond through investigation, educational coaching, or other resources, depending on the nature of the incident

• The BRRN will log all reported incidents and track for trends

• Notify campus leaders of ongoing bias incidents and trends

• Educate and consult about the BRRN to campus groups

• Inform the campus community about our work through informational meetings and annual reports

• The student contacts their DRC Access Consultant if agreed upon accommodations are not being provided or if the student is dissatisfied with the provision of services.

  • • For disagreements/issues regarding DRC-approved accommodations:

      • • • The student’s access consultant will work with University personnel and students with disabilities to resolve disagreements and issues.

    • For disagreements or concerns about the provision of services by the DRC:

      • • • The student will discuss the situation with their access consultant.

          • If unsatisfied with the result, the student may contact drc@umn.edu and ask to make an appointment with a manager.

• Complaints about the provision of services by the DRC will first be responded to by a Student Access manager who is not directly involved in the situation.

  • • The Associate Director for Student Access will review appeals if needed.

    • The Director, serving in the capacity as ADA Coordinator, is the final reviewer. This is the last step of the DRC internal process.

• Cases for Instructor Involvement

  • • Instructor believes a student is not being appropriately accommodated or Instructor believes accommodation is a fundamental alteration of course objectives

      • • • The instructor also may follow the DRC internal grievance process

• The Disability Resource Center (DRC) will promptly respond to verbal or written notification from students who are not receiving DRC-approved accommodations.

• The DRC will communicate in a timely fashion with students and instructors about relevant circumstances.

• Students are expected to contact the DRC as soon as possible if reasonable accommodations are not being implemented in an effective or timely way.

• The DRC will contact the instructor, teaching assistant, housing staff, facilities management, or other relevant party to attempt to resolve the issue.

  • If the DRC is not able to remedy the situation by communicating with these parties, the DRC will contact the appropriate department administrators to discuss implementation of the DRC-approved accommodations.

  • If the DRC-approved accommodation is still not implemented, the DRC will direct the student to follow the grievance procedures set forth below.

• U of M Bias Response and Referral Network (BRRN)

  • • Purpose:

      • • • Report incidents of bias on the Twin Cities campus.

    • How to Report:

      • • • Report an incident online

          • Email: endbias@umn.edu

• U of M Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) :

  • • Purpose:

      • • • Report incidents of discrimination, harassment, nepotism, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation.

    • How to Report:

      • • • Email: eoaa@umn.edu

          • Call 1-612-624-9547

• U of M Office of Institutional Compliance

  • • Purpose:

      • • • Report violations of rules, regulations, and policies.

    • How to Report:

      • • • Online: Report an incident online

          • Call 1-866-294-8680

• U of M Conflict Resolution Process

  • Purpose:

    • • • Offers formal and informal conflict resolution services to non-bargaining unit University faculty, staff, and students experiencing employment-related conflict.

  • How to Report:

    • • • Online: View services offered

        • Email: ocr@umn.edu