What can I do if I think my resident assistant is documenting me unfairly?
Our student leaders are trained to be neutral, observant, curious documenters of possible violations in the residence halls and should never be targeting specific residents. If you believe that you are being disproportionately documented, speak with your case manager about your concerns. You are also welcome to file a report with the Office of Investigation and Civil Rights Compliance if you perceive discrimination or harassment based on any protected status or if you believe you are experiencing retaliation. You can find our feedback form here, and we’d love for you to share your experience with us so we can improve.

Can I report someone in my room/hall without them finding out that it was me who said something?
This really depends. In most situations, we do not disclose a complainant’s identity, but sometimes context will make it easier to identify who made the report. For example, if you are in a double room and report something about your roommate that only you would know, the roommate will probably be able to deduce that it was you who reported them. If you are concerned about something, we wouldn’t want that to stop you reporting it and would work with you to strategize. That said, we encourage residents to engage in difficult conversations with each other and that sometimes involves telling someone you don’t agree with their behavior.

What are the reporting obligations of case managers in University Housing?
All housing professional staff and all resident assistants (RAs), family housing community assistants (CA) conference assistants (CAs), and housing service center assistants (HSCAs) are designated reporters for Title IX. Any time a designated reporter receives a relevant report, or someone discloses discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on a protected status, that person is obligated to report it using our internal incident reporting system. This does not mean that they will share your information with their coworkers, friends, or just anyone at the university. It does mean that the Office of Investigation and Civil Rights Compliance and the Care and Advocacy Program will learn about the report and reach out, but you never have an obligation to respond or engage with them. They will never pressure a complainant.All housing staff are also mandatory reporters for child abuse and neglect, meaning they are required by law to report any disclosed allegations of current or historical child abuse to the state’s hotline and to the Office of Investigation and Civil Rights Compliance.Housing staff are also campus security authorities (CSAs) who are required to report Clery crimes using UO’s internal reporting system to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent disclosure of all Clery crimes on university and adjacent property. See this page for a full understanding of the Clery Act and what it covers.

Who can I talk to that will keep my report confidential?
Confidential advocates are available in the Care and Advocacy Program. You can schedule with an advocate here. Confidential advocates are not beholden to the reporting obligations of housing case managers.