The University defines a “campus climate incident” as any instance where someone feels belittled, disrespected, or isolated based on their identity.

Furthermore, the incident does not have to be a crime under any federal, state, or local laws.

If you have experienced or witnessed a campus climate incident, the best way to submit a report, would be through the online intake system. Once you have completed and submitted the online form, you will be contacted by a member of the GVSU community who serves as a representative of the Campus Climate Incident support team.

Depending on the nature of the reported incident, the University may:

• Offer support and information regarding available resources;
• Depending on the nature of the report, it may be routed to other on-campus offices who are more appropriate to address (e.g. University Human Resources, Title IX Office, the Office of Antidiscrimination and Equal Opportunity, the Dean of Students, etc.)
• Inform and consult with University administration regarding a possible institutional response;
• Coordinate support for community healing and educational outreach,
• Assess avenues for minimizing or eliminating future incidents of campus climate concerns

It is important to know that the Campus Climate Concern Reporting process is NOT intended to be utilized as a disciplinary or punitive function.

While campus climate incidents sometimes target specific individuals, they may also impact an entire group or community. Instances such as public graffiti, defaced photographs and fliers, anonymous emails and language meant to harass individuals convey a message of intolerance.