Report Concerns
The linked form below will allow you to report directly to EOA with concerns about sexual misconduct, discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Reporting to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA)
Anyone can report any concerning behavior to EOA. Likely, an individual saw or heard something that caused them to be concerned that you may have experienced sexual misconduct, discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or retaliation. When EOA receives a report, we will reach out to the impacted individual up to three times to share information on their available resources, rights, and options. No one has to meet with EOA, and we will stop reaching out before our third attempt if we receive a response (either that the person wants to meet with us or ask us for no further contact). EOA is available to help talk through your options privately while you decide how best to move forward, if at all.
If you are confused about why you were contacted by EOA or if you have questions, you are welcome to email [email protected].
Yes, except for “Responsible Employees,” anyone can make a report anonymously. However, EOA’s ability to respond, provide supportive measures, or investigate may be limited by the amount of information available.
Reports of sexual misconduct, discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or retaliation should all be made to EOA. EOA will review the report and reach out to offer resources, rights, and options. In rare cases, reports may be referred to another appropriate office, but the person who submitted the report will be notified in writing.
If you are making a report about another individual, EOA will not contact you unless more information is needed. EOA’s goal is to contact the impacted individual within one business day. However, if they do not hear from EOA within three business days, EOA may be experiencing a delay in procedures. You are welcome to email [email protected] to inquire about the status of your report at any time.
There is no time limit on reporting an incident. You can report to EOA at any time, no matter how long ago the incident occurred. Be aware that different offices or agencies might have specific reporting deadlines. Consider documenting information and/or preserving evidence (which could include a confidential sexual assault exam, text messages, pictures, logs, copies of documents, etc.) should you want to report at a later date
EOA respects your decision to choose whether or not to engage with our office. You are in control of how you wish to engage with our office. If you decide you no longer want to work with EOA, you are not obligated to do so. EOA would still document your report, and should you want to re-open your report, you are welcome to do so.
When EOA receives a report, we invite the person impacted by the behavior to meet with us to discuss their resources, rights, and options. We will not tell the accused person (the “respondent”) about the report without your knowledge.
Reporting Options
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access
Students and employees who have experienced sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, non-consensual sexual contact, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking have the option to report to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA) to receive support and assistance from the University. EOA responds in a prompt and equitable manner to reports of sexual misconduct and discrimination and is responsible for overseeing OSU’s compliance with civil rights and affirmative action laws, regulations, and policies. EOA is OSU’s Title IX office.
If you choose to report to EOA, you may have a support person (such as a parent, friend or advocate) with you during any meeting with the office. EOA is able to provide a range of supportive measures, the option for an informal resolution of a concern, or a formal investigation into a complaint when the information reported suggests a violation of OSU Policy. Supportive measures include referrals to resources, academic supports, on-campus housing relocation, and university no contact orders, and are available regardless of whether or not an individual participates in an EOA investigation or resolution process. EOA never requires a person impacted by sexual misconduct to meet with or disclose any information to the office, but may need some general information in order to provide supportive measures.
In rare circumstance, if information reported to EOA suggests that someone at OSU is a threat to campus safety or has engaged in a pattern of problematic behavior, EOA may initiate an investigation even if you ask EOA not to. If EOA decides that an investigation is necessary, you will be invited, but not required, to participate in the investigation.
EOA does not share information with law enforcement (without a complainant’s consent), except as required to report concerns of child abuse/neglect, immediate safety concerns on campus, or threats of harm to individuals. You have the right to report to law enforcement in addition to, or instead of, reporting to EOA. EOA can provide assistance to you if you choose to file a report with law enforcement and can coordinate a joint interview if you would like to report to both EOA and law enforcement simultaneously.
Students and employees who have experienced sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, non-consensual sexual touching, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking have the option to report to law enforcement which may start a criminal investigation. If possible, you should try to report the misconduct to the law enforcement agency where the incident occurred.
In an emergency, dial 911
OSU Corvallis - OSU Public Safety
OSU Corvallis Public Safety includes both public safety officers and police officers. Public Safety is able to provide 24/7 emergency response on campus, non-emergency consultation, and recommendations for safety. Contact for on-campus safety concerns and to report a crime that occurred on campus at: 541-737-3010. To report a crime that occurred off campus in the Corvallis area, call Corvallis Police Department at: 541-766-6924.
OSU Cascades - Bend Police
To report a crime that occurred on campus or off campus in the Bend area, call Bend Police Department at: 541-693-6911.
Hatfield Marine Science Center / Newport Campus
To report a crime that occurred on campus or off campus in the Newport area, call Newport Police Department at: 541-574-5807.
OSU Portland Center
To report a crime that occurred on campus or off campus in the Portland area, call Portland Police Bureau at: 503-823-3333.
OSU at Eastern Oregon Univeristy - La Grande Police
To report a crime that occurred on campus or off campus in the La Grande area, call La Grande Police Department at: 541-936-1017.
Filing a complaint with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access does not preclude you from filing a formal grievance with other state or federal authorities. Be aware that deadlines to file may apply.
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, Civil Rights Division 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 1045, Portland, OR 97232 Telephone: 971-673-0764 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD/TTY): TTY Relay 711 Email: [email protected]
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Seattle Office 915 Second Avenue, Room 3310 Seattle, WA 98174-1099 Telephone: 206-607-1600 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD/TTY): 800-877-8339 Email: [email protected]
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Telephone: 202-514-3847 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD/TTY): 202-514-0716 Email: [email protected]
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Seattle Office Federal Office Building 909 First Avenue, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98104-1061 Telephone: 1-800-669-4000