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You may submit an online report anonymously by leaving the name, phone and email fields blank. However, understand that reporting anonymously will limit the university’s ability to respond and provide resources and support. Anonymous reports often contain insufficient information to fully investigate and respond.

If you make an anonymous report, please provide as much detail as possible, including the location of the incident, a detailed description of what occurred, and information about groups or individuals who have been negatively impacted.

If you choose to report anonymously, you may choose to identify yourself at a later time.

If you report a bias incident online, the following individuals will receive the report:

• AVP for Equity Compliance
• Dean of Students and/or designee
• Director of Public Safety and/or designee
• AVP for Inclusive Excellence

These individuals will assess the report and share the report as needed with other relevant employees to ensure appropriate and consistent response. For example, for an incident that took place in the classroom, the department chair and/or dean of the school or college may be notified.

St. Thomas also shares summary data collected from these reports as part of an annual report to the community. In addition, the nature of an incident may be shared as part of educational or restorative responses to the report. No personally identifiable information about a target or reporter will be shared by St. Thomas in the summary reports or in campus communications.

The response will vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances. With all non-anonymous reports, the Dean of Students Office will reach out to student reporters to offer support and resources. Other responses may include: investigation by St. Thomas, referral to the student conduct process, disciplinary action for employees, education/training for involved St. Thomas community members, education/training for the community, and/or restorative justice.

St. Thomas will address bias incidents in accordance with all applicable university policies.

In cases where a student is found responsible for violating University policy, the sanctions will vary based on the facts and circumstances and may range from a formal warning to suspension or expulsion. In determining sanctions, the University considers a number of factors, including the nature of the conduct, the intent of the person who engaged in the conduct, and the impact of the conduct on individual(s) and the community.

In a case in which the conduct is considered a hate crime for purposes of Clery Act reporting, the minimum sanction is suspension. In situations where conduct by a student does not violate a university policy but has caused harm, St. Thomas will respond through educational and/or restorative approaches.

The AVP for Equity Compliance or someone from the Dean of Students Office and/or relevant unit will reach out to student reporters who are identified in the report. Their goal is to better understand the incident, ensure that resources and support are offered, and determine the appropriate resolution options for the particular report.

Students can generally expect a response to their report within one business day. If you need a more immediate response, please call Public Safety.

If you make an anonymous report using this form, St. Thomas will not be able to respond directly to you but will assess the information submitted and consider appropriate next steps. St. Thomas is limited in steps it can take in the absence of a reporting party.