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Whistleblower Policy Summary

Whistleblower Policy Summary

• Whistleblower Policy is for reporting "Improper Activities" defined as "fraudulent or dishonest conduct" or other violations of law.

• "Fraudulent or dishonest conduct" involves a deliberate act or failure to act with the intention of obtaining an unauthorized benefit from the University (e.g., forgery of check or contract; misappropriation of University resources).

• May also be used for reporting violations of law, even if there is a separate procedure for reporting such allegations, if the whistleblower is not comfortable using such procedure (for whatever reason).  This does not apply in cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect, which must be reported according to the University's Protocol for Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect.

• All campus community members are encouraged to report such Improper Activities to supervisor/department head; supervisors/department heads are REQUIRED to report suspected Improper Activities to their Vice-President, the relevant Dean, or the Provost.

• Any whistleblower may use alternate reporting avenues (direct to VP, Dean, Provost, or the Office of General Counsel.)

• All Whistleblower reports will be reviewed, and if they fall under the purview of the Whistleblower Policy will be investigated.

• Retaliation against whistleblowers is prohibited.

• Knowing/reckless baseless allegations of Improper Activities may be disciplined.

• Full policy online here.

• Questions? Contact the Office of General Counsel.