The Pitt Concern Connection service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a hypothetical example, if you report that your roommate is using illegal substances and it is discovered through the investigation that you sold the illegal substances to your roommate, you may face consequences for that action, including criminal charges and/or Student Conduct violations charges.

It is possible that you could face consequences for actions discovered as part of the investigation.

Share my name and information: You choose to reveal your name and identity to both the University and Convercent.Ĭan I face consequences for filing a report?Īnyone who makes a report is protected from retaliation based on this report.

Convercent may contact you confidentially to gather additional information about the report yet will not reveal your identity to Pitt.

Remain anonymous to Pitt: You are comfortable revealing your name and contact information to Convercent, but not to the University.

Your identity is completely protected on the incident report.

Remain completely anonymous: You will not reveal your name or contact information to the University or Convercent.

You have three options when you make the report: Share your name with Pitt and Convercent (the third-party reporting system), share your name only with Convercent, or file the report anonymously. Who knows that I'm the one who made the report? Whether or not you've shared your name as part of your report, you will be able to log in using your assigned number to check the status of the report and view related messages or updates. Depending on the type of report, a variety of outcomes are possible. All reports are read and investigated to the fullest extent possible given the information provided.

When you make a report or ask a question, it is assigned to the appropriate office or individual to investigate and respond. Please note that using the Pitt Concern Connection to report suspected child abuse does not fulfill the requirements of mandatory reporters. Other legal or regulatory matters, such as the protection of children while on campus.Privacy and data governance concerns and questions and.Concerns about financial management or use of University assets.Concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including medical and behavioral concerns.Environmental health and safety concerns.Bias incidents, including discrimination, retaliation, sexual misconduct and Title IX-related incidents.Human resources and workplace concerns, including perceived harassment, discrimination and misconduct.What can be reported?Īny concern or question may be raised using the Pitt Concern Connection, including: Yes, questions can be asked by telephone, text message or by using our online form. Can I ask a question instead of making a report? Who can use the Pitt Concern Connection?Īny student, staff member, faculty member or community member may use the Pitt Concern Connection, including members of regional campuses and off-campus work locations. Reporting also may help identify issues that can improve our culture and performance.

Reporting can minimize the potential negative impact of inappropriate conduct on the University and our employees, faculty, and students. Does Pitt really want University members to report concerns?Ībsolutely! In fact, the University needs you to report them.

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