Reporting Obligations
Prohibited Discrimination:
The university’s OIT-01-003 Prohibited Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment policy, and OIT-01-004 Prohibited Sexual Misconduct policy Oregon Tech Policies define prohibited discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; outlines reporting options and obligations; and describe the investigation process for complaints of discriminatory misconduct. To report discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and/or retaliation please contact:
Diversity, Inclusion, & Cultural Engagement (DICE)
Phone: (541) 885-0182
Website: https://www.oit.edu/title-ix
Email: jennifer.wilson@oit.edu or titleix@oit.edu
Mandatory Reporting - Child Abuse:
All Oregon Tech employees have a mandatory obligation to report child abuse. This means that employees must immediately report child abuse to the Oregon Department of Human Services. This reporting obligation applies regardless of whether you witness abuse at, or outside of, work.
Fraud, Waste and Abuse Reporting:
Oregon Tech has a responsibility to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse and to hold accountable those who engage in it. If you are aware of fraud, waste, or abuse occurring within Oregon Tech, matters can be reported to:
- Campus management
- Fraud, Waste and Abuse Ethics Line: https://www.oit.edu/business-affairs/fraud-waste-and-abuse-hotline; or by calling (855) 375-4366
Oregon Tech as contracted with EthicsPoint, and an independent, third-party vendor to provide this confidential and anonymous telephone and internet system for report8ing your concerns. When employees do not feel comfortable discussing these concerns directly with campus management, reports can be made through the hotline.
EthicsPoint is not a 911 or emergency service:
Do not use this site to report events presenting an immediate threat to life or property. Reports submitted through this service may not receive an immediate response. If you require emergency assistance, please contact your local authorities.
Whistleblower Protection:
Employees who identify themselves and make a good faith report of suspected fraud, waste, or abuse are protected from retaliation, in accordance with the Oregon State Whistleblowers Protection law ORS 659A. Oregon Tech will take steps to maintain confidentiality for employees reporting suspected financial irregularities, misconduct, safety issues, or other concerns to the extent possible under the law.
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