In pursuit of its mission to develop educated and engaged citizens to enrich the global community, the University of New Hampshire aspires for its students to demonstrate high standards of mutual respect and integrity. Individuals who have reliable information regarding students who may not be meeting these standards are encouraged to complete and submit the appropriate incident report. Some reports may be submitted anonymously; however anonymous reports significantly limit the University in its ability to respond and at times prevent us from taking any action when details are vague or unclear.
OFF CAMPUS MISCONDUCT
As a public institution, the University of New Hampshire and its campuses are integral parts of their surrounding communities, including residential neighborhoods and local businesses. Maintaining respectful and positive relationships with community members is consistent with the University’s broader responsibility to contribute to the public good. Accordingly, UNH expects students to uphold the principles of responsible citizenship. Conduct that undermines these standards, including violations of law, may be reported to the University and addressed through the student conduct process.
STANDARDS OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
Students have the right to a productive and stimulating learning environment. In turn, instructors have a responsibility to nurture and maintain such an environment. Discussion and expression of all views germane to the course session is recognized as necessary to the educational process, but students have no right to impinge on the freedom of instructors to teach or the right of other students to learn.
The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty member. Student behavior that is an obstacle to teaching and learning should be addressed. If a student persists in behaving disruptively in class after the instructor has explained the unacceptability of such conduct, the instructor may dismiss the student from the class. Faculty members who encounter disruptive classroom behavior may consult with Community Standards when repeat or particularly egregious conduct may be subject to disciplinary action under the Code of Conduct.
Reporting Options
Below are the various options available to report an incident or concern:
COMMUNITY INCIDENT OR CONCERN
If you have experienced harm, have direct knowledge of, or have observed behavior or circumstances that may violate the Student Code of Conduct or other applicable university policies, whether involving a UNH student or a Recognized Student Organization, please submit this information for administrative review. Incidents occurring both on and off campus may be subject to disciplinary action, regardless of law enforcement involvement. Reports are routed directly to the Office of Community Standards for evaluation.
DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
This reporting form should be used to report any allegation or incident involving discrimination, discriminatory harassment, bias and/or hate crime, retaliation, sexual harassment, and/or sexual violence. All submissions are received, reviewed, and managed exclusively by the Civil Rights and Equity Office, which maintains full jurisdiction and authority over these matters.
REPORT DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
STUDENT CONCERN REFERRAL
Use this form to report concerns related to a student who may be experiencing emotional distress, exhibiting concerning, erratic, or unusual behavior, displaying at-risk indicators (e.g., sudden decline in academic performance, marked changes in physical or emotional well-being, substance misuse, adjustment difficulties), or who has expressed housing, food, or financial insecurity. Reports are sent directly to the Dean of Students Office.
SUBMIT A student concern referral
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
The University encourages individuals who have witnessed a UNH student engage in academic misconduct to report the matter directly to the instructor of the course or the appropriate academic college. Reports submitted to the Office of Community Standards by someone other than the instructor of record will be referred to the appropriate faculty member for determination of whether a violation has occurred. If you are an instructor and have assigned an academic penalty or initiated a Formal Resolution pursuant to the Academic Integrity Policy, timely reporting of the violation to the Office of Community Standards is required.
