Reporting Resources
WPI is a community focused on enabling all members to experience a sense of belonging, guided by WPI’s core values: respect, community, inclusion, innovation, and achievement. If a member of our community experiences environments that are inconsistent with these values, there are numerous resources and reporting pathways.
We expect all members of our community to be guided by these values in their interactions with others and invite community members to communicate with the University in instances when they need support. The following is a centralized listing of reporting tools and resources available to community members.
Reporting
| Category | Use this form... | Example | Policies and Report | Contact |
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| Crime/Safety Concern | If you are concerned about safety or being in a safe learning and working environment or if there is risky or threatening behavior that may pose a risk to the community. |
Contact WPI Campus Police for concerns or reports regarding:
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Call, email, or visit Campus Police (Founders Hall Basement) to share a concern |
Emergency Line 508-831-5555
Non-Emergency line 508-831-5433
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| Bias or Discrimination | If you are looking to better understand your reporting options or are seeking support who can assist in advocating for you, this reporting channel assists the university in providing this support. | Discriminatory exchanges or action directed toward an individual or group based on perceived race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, gender identity and/or expression, weight, or other identities. | Bias Incident Online Reporting Form |
Equal Opportunity and Outreach Office |
| Title IX/Sexual Misconduct | If you want to report gender-based discrimination harassment, or misconduct. The Equal Opportunity and Outreach Office works to ensure that you are protected by federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination. | Sexual misconduct means misconduct prohibited by Title IX and misconduct prohibited by other applicable federal non-discrimination laws, MA laws, and WPI Policy. |
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Equal Opportunity and Outreach Office
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| Title VII: Employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin | If you believe you have been discriminated against based on race, sex, or national origin. | The display of or written materials degrading to a person’s religious group. | Notice of Non Discrimination | titleix@wpi.edu |
| Accessibility Discrimination | If you wish to report accessibility related discrimination. | Not being allowed access to participate in the university’s educational program based on a disability. | Notice of Non Discrimination |
Students: Amy Curran
Faculty/Staff: Stan Horton |
| Acceptable Use Policy Violations | If you want to report a violation of the AUP Policy, which details illegal or unethical activities. | Misuse of university technological resources. |
Email its@wpi.edu |
Information Technology Services |
| IT Related Security | If you have a concern tied to information security. |
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Information Security LeeAnn LeClerc |
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| Alleged Student Code of Conduct Violation | If you believe a student has not adhered to the WPI Code of Conduct. | Violations of the WPI Code of Conduct | Email the Dean of Students Office |
Dean of Students |
| Student of Concern | If you want to support students whose behavior may be concerning, who are facing challenges, or who may be at risk. | Students whose behavior has come to the attention of others due to personal, academic, or social concerns. | I’m Concerned About a Student Form |
Lauren Buffone, CARE Team Dean of Students |
| Academic Integrity | If you have a question about the academic integrity process per the student code of conduct or academic integrity policy. |
Concerns for:
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Faculty and students may contact the Dean of Students with questions or concerns tied to the process and the Code of Conduct. |
Dean of Students 508-831-5201 |
| Environmental Hazard or Lab Safety Concerns | If you have a concern tied to the safety and prevention of environmental impact related to campus operations. |
Concerns for:
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For immediate medical assistance or to report an emergency, Campus Police should be contacted at 508-831-5555.
Following care, injuries or accidents tied to employment, regardless of severity, should be reported to a supervisor.
An accident report form must be completed and submitted to Talent & Inclusion within 24 hours of the incident. |
Environmental Health and Safety |
| Facilities Concern | If you are experiencing or witnessing a facilities-related emergency concern. |
Facilities concerns that require immediate attention include:
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If a non-emergency, concerns can be reported by emailing facilities@wpi.edu or calling 508-831-5131 |
Customer Service Center in Facilities at 508-831-5500 during normal business hours Campus Police outside of normal business hours at 508-831-5433 or 508-831-5555 (emergency line) |
| Research Misconduct Concerns | If you have a concern in good faith related to research misconduct. |
Concerns for:
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Report to the Vice Provost for Research |
Bogdan Vernescu, Vice Provost for Research
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| Employee Whistleblower Report | If an employee wants to report information relating to waste, fraud, and abuse related to federal contracts. |
Mismanagement of a federal contract or grant Cross waste of federal funds Abuse of authority relating to a federal contract or grant A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety A violation of law, rule or regulation related to a federal contract or grant |
OIG online hotline report form | US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General |
| Ombuds | If you are seeking impartial, independent, and informal problem-solving assistance to students, faculty and staff. |
Topics may include:
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Reach the Ombuds Office at ombuds@wpi.edu | Ombuds@wpi.edu |
| Student Organization Behavior Concerns | If you have a concern regarding a student organization policy violation. | Concerns could be around any school, local, state, or federal law violation | Contact the Student Activities Office | Visit the Student Activities Office, 3rd Floor, Rubin Campus Center or email gr-sao@wpi.edu |
| Hazing Concern | If you have a concern regarding a hazing incident, federal and state law requires are responsible for reporting any information you may have. |
Student organizations
Groups of 2 or more students
Faculty/staff practices or behavior |
You can make a report directly to:
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Dean of Students
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| Trouble Working with a Team | If you need support for teamwork concerns in projects or courses. The SWEET (Supporting WPI through Effective and Equitable Teamwork) Center offers individual or team consultations for UG and G student teams and support to faculty advising students. | If your team is facing challenges such as unequal participation, interpersonal conflicts, communication issues, or any other teamwork-related concern that impacts projects and courses. | Email Sweetcenter@wpi.edu | Anne Ogilvie, Director of Team Learning |
| Human Resources related concern | If you are want to report a concern about an employee or have a personal concern that is not addressed by the reporting mechanisms above. |
Talent & Inclusion |
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| Report an Accessibility Barrier | WPI is dedicated to providing equal access to members of the campus community. Though we strive to remove barriers for individuals with disabilities, we need your help. Please let us know using the form. | Examples include faulty accessible door openers or building issues, inaccessible resources such as websites, etc. |
Important note: submission of the form does not constitute a formal complaint or grievance but rather helps us to investigate and address ways we can provide increased access of our campus. |
Office of Accessibility Services Amy Curran |
Appeals
| Category | Use this form… | Example | Policies and Report | Contact |
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| Grade Appeal and Change | If you wish to appeal a course final grade based on one of three grounds outlined in the policy. | A student believes they were graded inaccurately or unfairly based on arbitrariness or prejudice, |
Undergraduate Grade Appeal Policy (Undergraduate Catalog)
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| Financial Aid Appeal (due to academics or time away from WPI) | If you are petitioning for reinstatement of financial aid funding because of your academics or time away from WPI. |
This form should be used by students who fall into the following categories and are petitioning for a reinstatement of financial aid funding: • Students placed on Academic Probation • Students placed on Federal Financial Aid Suspension • Students who are entering their 5th undergraduate year • Students who do not fall into the above categories but lost a portion of their merit-based aid due to academic performance |
Office of Financial Aid
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Office of Financial Aid finaid@wpi.edu 508-831-5469 |
| Financial Appeal (review of financial situation and request for additional funding due to extenuating circumstances) | If you are seeking a review of your financial aid offer due to a change in you or your family’s financials that are significant, measurable, and involuntary. |
Special circumstances are anything that differentiates the family's finances from those of other families. Reasons for a professional judgement request may include (but are not limited to):
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Office of Financial Aid |
Office of Financial Aid finaid@wpi.edu 508-831-5469 |
Note that outside of these reporting options, anyone may submit a complaint to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.