Ethics and Compliance Reporting

Each member of the Villanova University community has a responsibility to ensure that their conduct complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and University policies and procedures. Members of the community are strongly encouraged to ask questions and raise concerns.

When community members know or suspect misconduct, the University has several methods for inquiry and reporting, depending on the type of concern.

Typically, the best place to initially raise a concern or ask a question is through supervisory or department channels, following established policies and procedures. The list of resources below provides links to the reporting resource for each type of compliance concern. These reporting processes seek to protect the privacy of all individuals involved and strive to maintain confidentiality to the extent practicable.

The University prohibits any form of retaliation against those who report actual or suspected violations in good faith.

Emergency Reporting:

Please remember that the Resources below are NOT to be used in case of emergencies. In event of an emergency, DIAL:

On Campus Emergency - 610-519-4444 (Call Public Safety)
Off Campus Emergency - Call 911

Report a Concern

+-Campus Safety

CAMPUS SAFETY
Resource	Concern
Environmental Health & Safety	Safety Concerns (on-campus only) Unsafe Condition or Hazard Employee Injury
Public Safety	Report a Crime Online Fire Safety violation Clery Act compliance Public Safety Departmental Unit concerns (Patrol, Investigations, Parking & Transportation)
Title IX & Sexual Misconduct	Emergency – Call Public Safety 610-519-4444 Report sexual misconduct (non-emergency) Off Campus Emergency – Call 911

+-Employees

EMPLOYEES
Resource	Concern
Faculty Handbooks	Grievances Adjunct Faculty Mediation
Faculty Ombuds	Conflicts or issues among faculty that arise in the academic or workplace environment.
Human Resources	Employee Relations (Concerns regarding staff, including students who receive any form of renumeration from the University in an employment capacity) Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy violations, for Faculty, Staff and Students. Section 504 Disability Grievance
Research Integrity & Compliance	Concerns regarding ethical research practices for faculty, postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students, and all research personnel.
Risk Management	To report an incident, including an injury, accident or property damage on campus, please contact the Department of Public Safety at (610) 519-4444. See website for more detailed information on reporting an injury, university property loss, or automobile damage.

+-Student Academics and Student Life

STUDENT ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFE
Resource	Concern
College/School Academic Support Units College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Rev. Kail C. Ellis, OSA Center for Undergraduate Students Graduate Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Engineering Academic Support Engineering Graduate Studies College of Nursing Support Services Graduate Nursing Villanova School of Business Clay Center Graduate Business College of Professional Studies Student Advising and Support Services Charles Widger School of Law Office of Academic Success	Student Academic Concerns
Dean of Students Office	Violations of the Code of Student Conduct Student Mental Health and Behavioral Concerns Hazing Concerns
Academic Policies	Academic Dismissal Academic Integrity Code Violations Distance Education Students Complaints Grade Appeals and Complaints about Faculty
Learning Support Services	Formal grievance can be filed through Section 504 Disability Grievance Procedure. Individuals may choose to attempt informal resolution of complaints under the above Procedure prior to filing a formal grievance.
Office for Access and Disability Services	Formal grievance can be filed through Section 504 Disability Grievance Procedure. Individuals may choose to attempt informal resolution of complaints under the above Procedure prior to filing a formal grievance.
UNITAS: Office of Community Enrichment	Villanova students, faculty, and staff can submit an incident of climate concern. Helps to support community members, connect to appropriate procedures and promote an inclusive and respectful Villanova University.

+-Ethics and Compliance

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

Resource

Concern

Ethics Point Hotline

Ethics Point is a contracted service that community members should use to report potential illegal or fraudulent conduct, waste of funds, abuse of property, or non-emergency criminal activity, or other violations of law or regulation. Ethics Point also provides a mechanism to report any concerns anonymously.

Note: Ethics Point is not a mechanism for appealing decisions made by other departments in accordance with their established policies or procedures.

Any potential institutional fraud, waste, or abuse such as:

Waste of funds
Abuse of state property
Criminal activity (non-emergency)

Any concern for which the reporter wishes to remain anonymous

See policy on Illegal, Dishonest, or Fraudulent Conduct.

University Ethics & Compliance Office

General guidance on compliance related issues

Any potential ethical or regulatory violation, or violation of the University Code of Conduct

Child Abuse Reporting

Note: If, after reviewing the available resources, you still aren’t sure whether something should be reported or where to report, you may contact the Office of Ethics & Compliance at universitycompliance@villanova.edu. Unless otherwise required by law or policy, all outreach seeking guidance from the Office of Ethics & Compliance is considered confidential.

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