How to Respond to Critical Issues
A Guide for University Employees
As an employee of EWU, you play an important role in ensuring our campus is a safe and principled environment accessible to all students and colleagues. The University maintains resources to respond to significant matters which you may encounter in the course of your employment including: sexual misconduct/violence, discrimination, bullying, fraternization, disability accommodations, counseling or mental health matters, emergency or criminal matters, and improper or unethical conduct. If you encounter any of these issues, contact the resources identified below for assistance.
- In all cases, notify the Title IX Coordinator within 24 hours of becoming aware of an alleged incident of sexual harassment, sexual violence, or interpersonal violence regardless of whether or not someone wants to file a complaint or requests confidentiality.
- If someone wishes to file a complaint regarding discrimination, direct them to appropriate university resources as follows:
- Allegations against a student:
If the allegations involve allegations of misconduct against a student (e.g. a student sexually assaulted another student), submit complaints to the Dean of Student’s Office, Showalter Hall 300, 509.359.7824, or EWU Police, dial 911 or 509.359.7676 - Allegations against an employee, visitor, or contractor:
If the allegations involve allegations of misconduct against an employee (including student employees), a visitor, or contractor, submit complaints to the Human Resources Office, Showalter Hall 314, 509.359.2381 or email to CIR@ewu.edu
- Allegations against a student:
- Victims of sexual misconduct can receive confidential services from Lutheran Community Services, 509.747.8224
- If someone wishes to file a complaint regarding sexual harassment, sexual violence, or interpersonal violence, direct them to appropriate university resources as follows:
- Allegations against a student:
If the allegations involve allegations of misconduct against a student, submit complaints to the Dean of Student’s Office, Showalter Hall 300, 509.359.7824 - Allegations against an employee, visitor, or contractor:
If the allegations involve allegations of misconduct against an employee (including student employees), a visitor, or contractor submit complaints to the Human Resources Office, Showalter Hall 314, 509.359.2381 or email CIR@ewu.edu
- Allegations against a student:
Complaints can be submitted to the Human Resources Office, Showalter Hall 314, 509.359.2381 or email CIR@ewu.edu
- Refer students to:
Student Accommodations & Support Services, 019 Hargreaves Hall, SASS – Medical Accommodations: 509-359-6871, SASS – Care/Support Services: 509-359-7924 - Employees can contact:
Caren Lincoln, Human Resources, Showalter Hall 314, 509.359.2381
- Refer students to:
Counseling and Wellness Services, Martin Hall 225, 509.359.2366 - Employees can contact:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Human Resources, Showalter Hall 314, 509.359.2381
Contact Ray Rector, 211 Tawanka Hall, 509-359-6612, rrector4@ewu.edu
Contact Kim Davis, Showalter Hall 114, 509.359.6874
Contact EWU Police, dial 911 or 509.359.7676
Report to the Washington State Auditor’s Office, 360.725.5358
Contact the University’s Ethics Officer, Deborah Danner, Human Resources, 509.359.2381, or the State Ethics Board, 360.664.0871
