Local Options for Reporting Misconduct/Guidance
If you have concerns about misconduct, you should first speak with your supervisor or unit manager. They will be in the best position to resolve issues at a local level. If you are not comfortable with discussing your concerns at the local level or your supervisor is part of the concern, MSU provides other methods for reporting misconduct. You can call the Misconduct Hotline, managed by a third party service provider, at (800) 763-0764, or you can submit a report online. No matter how you decide to make a report, you can always choose to remain anonymous when you do so.
If you suspect misconduct or a violation of University policy has occurred, you can also contact one of the offices listed below to make your concern known to MSU. The University prohibits retaliation against individuals who make reports in good faith of known or suspected misconduct.
A printable copy of the misconduct hotline poster can be found here.
Athletics
Office of Compliance Services – (517) 432-5510
Conflicts of Interest
- Faculty Conflicts: Conflict Disclosures and Management – (517) 884-8045
- Staff conflicts: Human Resources – (517) 353-5510
Discrimination/Harassment and Relationship Violence, Sexual Misconduct, and Stalking
Investigation, Support and Resolution Department – (517) 353-3922, email ocr.isr@msu.edu
Employment
Human Resources – (517) 353-4434
Faculty/academic staff issues: Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs – (517) 353-5300
Fiscal Misconduct
Office of the Controller – (517) 355-5020
Hazing
Student conduct issues: Office of Student Support and Accountability – (517) 884-0789, email conduct@msu.edu
Medical and HIPAA
MSU Health Care – (517) 353-3000
Other
Office of the President – (517) 355-6560
Office of the Provost – (517) 355-6550
Office of Executive Vice President for Administrative Services – (517) 355-5014
Privacy
- Student information (FERPA): FERPA Compliance Office – (517) 353-4729, email FERPA@msu.edu
- Employee information: Human Resources – (517) 353-5510
Research
- Research misconduct: Research Integrity Officer – (517) 432-6698
Retaliation
- Employment issues: Human Resources – (517) 353-5510
- Discrimination, harassment, relationship violence, sexual misconduct, or stalking: Investigation, Support and Resolution Department – (517) 353-3922, email ocr.isr@msu.edu.
File a report online - Other: Office of Executive Vice President for Administrative Services – (517) 355-5014
Safety
Environmental Health & Safety – (517) 355-0153
Infrastructure Planning and Facilities – (517) 432-0211
Student Issues
If you have concerns involving a student, you may contact the Office of the University Ombudsperson to confidentially discuss your reporting options. The University Ombudsperson is a confidential, informal, neutral, and independent resource for faculty, staff, and students to discuss all student-related concerns. Office of the Ombudsperson – (517) 353-8830
Youth Programs
Michigan State University has established policies to promote the safety of youth participating in our programs. For concerns regarding compliance with the Operational Requirements for Conducting University Youth Programs, please contact the office of the MSU Director for Youth Programs: Registration, Safety Assurance, and Education either by phone at (517) 353-6994 or by E-mail at protect@msu.edu.