EthicsPoint is a secure, confidential reporting tool that allows faculty and staff at the Jacobs School to report concerns related to unethical behavior, policy violations, or misconduct. Whether you’ve observed something that doesn’t align with our values or simply want to raise a concern, EthicsPoint offers a safe and anonymous way to speak up. This system supports our commitment to integrity, accountability, and a respectful work environment.
You can use EthicsPoint to report issues such as misuse of resources, compliance concerns, or other workplace misconduct. Reports are handled discreetly and are only accessible to designated individuals responsible for managing and resolving the concern.
For reporting threats to life, personal safety, or theft of personal items, call 716-645-2222 to reach University Police or 911 for off-campus emergencies.
Area of Concern | Unit | Related Links |
|---|---|---|
Employment-related matters | ||
Fraud and Irregularities | ||
Research misconduct | Responsible Conduct in Research, Intellectual and Creative Activity Policy
Vice President for Research and Economic Development – Research Compliance | |
Animal welfare | ||
Equality and nondiscrimination including sexual harassment | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Alleged sexual misconduct that involves a student | ||
Athletic concerns | ||
Information Technology | ||
Immediate assistance | 716-645-2222 | |
Report any concern, including reporting any concern anonymously | EthicsPoint 844-678-0455 |
| Category | Concern |
|---|---|
| Academic Affairs | Academic misconduct Biased or racist treatment Clinical supervision Hazing Professionalism Sexual harassment Student travel Other academic matters |
| Accounting and Financial | Accounting matters Donor stewardship Fraud Improper supplier or contractor activity Waste, abuse or misuse of university resources Other financial matters |
| Athletics | Activities designed to inappropriately influence the outcome of sports activities Unusual or unethical treatment of players Financial aid misconduct |
| Human Resources | Conflict of interest Discrimination or harassment Employee misconduct Other human resource matters |
| Information Technology | Data privacy/integrity Malicious/inappropriate use of technology Misuse of resources Software piracy/intellectual property infringement Other information technology matters |
| Research | Conflict of interest Fraud Human or animal research Intellectual property infringement, misappropriation or disclosure Research grant misconduct or misappropriation of costs Scientific misconduct Other research matters |
| Risk and Safety Matters | Campus safety Disclosure of confidential information Duty hours/fatigue Environmental and safety matters Impairment Unsafe working conditions Patient safety Other risk and safety matters |