Reporting Concerns and Misconduct

MAINTAINING RESPECT AND INTEGRITY

BME strives for a community built on respect and integrity. Actions against those values do not only hurt our community members, but weaken our community and what we can achieve as a whole. While we respect the choices of those who encounter misconduct, we hope everyone feels comfortable pointing out instances of wrongdoing without fear of retaliation.

If you encounter inappropriate behavior or misconduct, or if you are unsure if you have experienced such behavior, there are resources and contacts available for you.

Before you report, you must decide if you would like to keep your initial conversation confidential. Some contacts are required to officially share your report and others may keep your conversation confidential.

Those who are required to report your concerns of prohibited behavior involving sexual assault, sexual or gender-based, intimate partner violence, stalking, or retaliation related to reports of any of the above concerns, are called Individuals with Reporting Obligations (IROs). Individuals with Reporting Obligations (IROs) can also help you to make a report yourself.

If you want to maintain confidentiality, or are uncertain whether you want to have a formal complaint filed, your first action might be to contact those who are not considered IROs. Confidential employees can also help you make a report if you decide you wish to do so.

There are several ways to report your concerns:

Submit a report to the department (if you wish to remain anonymous DO NOT submit your name)

NOTE: This form is read by BME Department Administrator Michael Meister, Senior Associate Chair, Alberto Figueroa, and Department Chair, Mary-Ann Mycek. All three are Individuals with Reporting Obligations, so if your report meets the criteria for reporting it will be submitted for further review either anonymously or with your name if provided.

To maintain confidentiality or get advice

You are encouraged to discuss your concerns with one of the individuals listed below who is not mandated to share information if you are unsure of what to do. Those who can guarantee confidentiality include:

• Tom Lehker, University Student Ombudsperson, (734) 763–3545
• Jacqueline Bowman, University Staff Ombuds, 734-764-7272
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), (734) 764-8312
• Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC), (734) 936-3333

To report concerns to the university

To report concerns of sexual assault, stalking, intimate partner violence, sexual or gender-based harassment, other forms of discrimination including discriminatory harassment under the University’s Nondiscrimination Statement:

Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office (ECRT) *formerly the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE)
Call: 734-763-0235
Email: ecrtoffice@umich.edu
Submit online: https://ecrt.umich.edu/file-a-report
In-person: 2072 Administrative Services Building, 1009 Greene Street

You may also report concerns to ECRT and learn more about the University’s policies and available resources, at sexualmisconduct.umich.edu.

To report concerns of possible criminal conduct:
Division of Public Safety & Security (DPSS), including UMPD
Call: 911, or for non-emergencies, (734) 763-1131
Text: 377911
Email: dpss-safety-security@umich.edu
In-person: Campus Safety Services Building, 1239 Kipke Drive

Individuals with Reporting Obligations (IROs)

Be aware that if you share information with the following contacts, considered Individuals with Reporting Obligations (IROs), they are mandated to share information they receive about any prohibited conduct with the Title IX Coordinator in the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office (ECRT) formerly the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), and you will likely be contacted by ECRT for more information regarding your concerns and to make you aware of your options.

In BME, virtually all faculty are considered IROs. The contact information for IROs in leadership that must report any misconduct include, but may not be limited to:

Name	Role	Email	Phone
Mary-Ann Mycek	Department Chair	mycek@umich.edu	(734) 647-6851
Alberto Figueroa	Sr. Associate Department Chair	figueroc@med.umich.edu	(734) 763-8680
Tim Bruns	Graduate Program Chair	bruns@umich.edu	(734) 647-8727
Ariella Shikanov	Undergraduate Program Chair	shikanov@umich.edu	(734) 615-3360
Rhima Coleman	Masters Program Chair	rhimacol@umich.edu	(734) 764-7740
Tareta Johnson	Research Process Manager	jtareta@umich.edu	(734) 615-9404
Rachel Patterson	Undergraduate Advisor/Counselor	rjpatt@umich.edu	(734) 763-5290
Tara McQueen	SGUS Advisor	tarac@umich.edu	—
Maria Steele	Graduate Coordinator	msteele@umich.edu	(734) 647-1091
Michael Meister	Chief Department Administrator	mmeister@umich.edu	(734) 764-4569
Jennifer Rieger	HR Generalist	jrieger@umich.edu	(734) 615-6971
Thomas Marten	Managing Director – Coulter Program	tmarten@umich.edu	(734) 647-1680

Please also note, if an individual is an IRO in any role they hold, they are an IRO in every aspect. This means faculty who employ people, such as student temps, GSRAs, or postdocs, are considered to be IROs and must always report any instances of discrimination or harassment. Once an individual becomes an IRO for any reason they will remain an IRO even if their status as an employer or administrator changes. This means that in BME, virtually all faculty are considered IROs.

Outside of BME, those that must report any misconduct include:

• All Individuals with Reporting Obligations (IROs): administrators, including deans, department chairs, graduate and undergraduate chairs, and supervisors; faculty; Student Life staff, including resident advisors; Athletics staff; ECRT staff; human resources; travel abroad faculty and staff; and advisors to student organizations.
• CoE Office of Student Affairs, run by Executive Director, Rebecca Flintoft, coe-studentaffairs@umich.edu, 734-647-7118, 143 Chrysler Center (connected to the Duderstadt Center, walk-ins are welcome)
• University Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance
• Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office (ECRT, formally known as the Office of Institutional Equity)