Student Handbook — Reporting Concerns or Complaints

Students, staff, faculty, parents, and community members are encouraged to report complaints and concerns. Following is a listing of appropriate reporting agencies for campus-related concerns.

When in doubt, call WSU Vancouver Public Safety at 546-9001 for assistance.

CRIME, such as hate crimes, sexual assault, assault, drug use or sale, vandalism, etc. Call WSU Vancouver Police at 911.
  
Student-to-student related issues, such as violations of: Student Conduct Code, assaults, sexual assaults, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, harassment, bias-related incidents, discrimination, theft, etc. In case of a crime, contact 911. For immediate assistance in other situations, contact the Office of Student Affairs at 546-9559.
  
Computer abuse/misuse Report to wsuvhelp@vancouver.wsu.edu
  
Third-party reports of sexual assault and bias-related incidents can be made. Contact the Office of Student Affairs at 546-9559 or WSU Vancouver Public Safety Office at 546-9001.
  
Student complaints regarding staff or faculty, such as sexual harassment, discrimination, academic concerns. Contact the Area Coordinator of the Department or the Center for Human Rights in Pullman at (509) 335-8288.
  
Student-staff complaints regarding work issues or work environment. Contact your supervisor or WSU Vancouver Human Resource Services at 546-9595.

In addition to administrators, faculty, and supervisors, the following University officials also are available to discuss any concerns or complaints, or to provide advice on utilizing University complaint procedures.

  • Center for Human Rights, WSU Pullman (509) 335-8288
  • Counseling Services, VSSB 200, WSU Vancouver 546-9559
  • Office of Student Affairs, VSSB 200, WSU Vancouver 546-9559
  • Ombudsman's Office, WSU Pullman (509) 335-1195
  • Women's Resource Center, WSU Pullman (509) 335-6830

No individual shall be penalized or face retaliation in any way by a member of the University community for initiation or participation in a complaint procedure.

Note: If you are calling from a campus telephone, you need only dial the last five digits of the numbers listed above.