Resources for Reporting Wrongdoing

Penn State University encourages reporting misconduct. If you see something, say something.


Immediate Threat or Emergency: 9-1-1

University/Campus Police


Suspected Child Abuse

Childline: 800-932-0313 or CWIS
and report internally to AD72@psu.edu


Sexual Abuse or Sexual Harassment

Office of Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response: 814-867-0471 or titleix@psu.edu

General Discrimination or Harassment

By employees - Affirmative Action Office: 814-863-0471 
By students - Report Bias website or 814-863-0342

Student Misconduct

Office of Student Conduct: 814-863-0342 or report online

Research Misconduct

Office of Research Protections: 814-865-1775 or researchconcerns@psu.edu

Behavioral Threat

Behavioral Threat Management Team:
855-863-BTMT(2868) or 814-863-BTMT(2868)

Other Misconduct

Supervisor
Human Resources Strategic Partner
Penn State Hotline: 800-560-1637

Clery Reportable

Clery Office: 814-863-1273 or cleryform@psu.edu

Penn State offers numerous resources to report misconduct:When in doubt of where to report, call the Office of Ethics and Compliance (814-867-5088) or your Human Resources Strategic Partner for advice.

Examples of Misconduct:

  • Abusive or intimidating behavior that creates a hostile or offensive environment
  • Cheating, plagiarism, or other violations of academic integrity
  • Discrimination
  • Financial misconduct (falsifying expense reports, embezzlement)
  • Research misconduct
  • Stealing, theft, or misuse of University services or resources
  • Substance abuse by an employee or student
  • Sexual assault, harassment, or misconduct
  • Violations of University policy and the Student Code of Conduct
  • Violations of local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations that you encounter during your work at the University

Resources:

Training:

Training for employees is available on many of the above topics through the Office of Human Resources' Learning Resource Network at http://lrn.psu.edu.