Prevention
At the University of Oregon, the Division of Safety and Risk Services (SRS) generally provides leadership and expertise in safeguarding life, health, university property, and the environment.
Safely Getting Around Campus
Duck Rides:
Duck Rides is a free nighttime transportation service for UO students and employees. Rides are scheduled in the app or by calling the Duck Rides phone number during operating hours. See the Duck Rides webpage to learn more.
Safety Escorts:
University of Oregon Police Department (UOPD) staff can provide safety escorts to students and employees from any campus location to any other campus location, 24 hours per day. See the Safety Escorts webpage to learn more.
UOPD Information Resources
Security Awareness and Crime Prevention Tips:
UOPD has put together a list of security awareness and crime prevention tips. Read it to learn about incident reporting, their phone numbers, bike theft, stalking, and more.
Report a Crime:
Learn how to report a crime by phone, in person, and online on the UOPD website.
Immigration Enforcement Role:
Learn more about UO PD's role and policies regarding immigration enforcement.
What to Do If Immigration Enforcement Comes to Campus?
The documents below outline the steps to take if ICE comes to campus seeking individuals or records:
What should I do if immigration enforcement comes to campus seeking people or records? [English]
¿Qué debo hacer si la policía de inmigración viene al campus buscando personas o registros? [Español]
Personal Safety Resources
Trainings:
There are trainings available for individuals who want to build or strengthen skills for situational awareness and individual safety.
Self Defense Classes:
UOPD offers self defense classes including UO credit courses. Check them out on the UOPD webpage.
UO Alerts
UO Alerts are sent when there is an imminent threat to health and/or safety to the campus community. UO Alerts are emailed to all @uoregon.edu email accounts and posted to the Alerts Page.
You can also receive UO Alerts via text. Learn how to sign up on the UO SRS webpage.
Suicide Prevention
UO Counseling Services offers suicide prevention training and outreach to support students at risk. Visit the Counseling Services website to learn more.
If you are thinking about suicide, call the Counseling Services 24-Hour Support and Crisis Line at 541-346-3227 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) now. Or text "OREGON" to 741-741.
Laboratory Safety
If you use biological, chemical, or radiological materials, or work in the lab setting, visit the SRS Laboratory Safety webpage and learn about the important contacts, trainings, and resources for laboratory safety.
Uber Night Rides at UO
The Uber Night Rides program offers students discounted Uber rides late at night and early in the morning. This program is funded by the Associated Students of the University of Oregon and is available to all incidental fee-paying students while funding permits.
Learn more on the Transportation Services website.
Other Resources
The Admission Office has put together a list of campus safety and security resources.
Reporting
Report Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
Students, faculty, staff, and other members of the university community who experienced discrimination, harassment, and retaliation may submit a report using the online form on the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance (OICRC) website. The OICRC investigates alleged of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as defined under the university’s Prohibited Discrimination and Retaliation Policy.
Investigation Process:
When the Respondent is a student, the Student Standard Operating Procedures will be used.
When the Respondent is an employee, the Employee Formal Process will be used.
Reports of alleged misconduct may be submitted anonymously, though the university’s ability to respond to an anonymous report may be more limited.
The University ensures access to the complaint process for individuals with disabilities or limited English proficiency by providing materials in an alternate format, translation services, or direct assistance.
Report a Concern About a Fellow Student
If you are concerned about a student and this is a non-emergency, the Dean of Student encourages you to complete a report. There are a number of reasons why students might need help that you can report, including their physical and mental well-being, issues of bias, demonstrating concerning behaviors, or you are concerned they are missing.
Learn more on the DOS webpage. If you consider the situation to be an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Report Basic Needs Difficulties
If you are a currently enrolled UO student, or if you know of a UO student who is facing challenges with access to adequate food, stable housing, affordable childcare, or meeting other basic needs, fill out the Basic Needs Assistance Form.
The Basic Needs Program will review the form, and the student will be provided with resources via email as well as the option to meet with Basic Needs staff to walk through resources or answer any questions.
Report Denial or Failure to Provide Disability Accommodations
Students may address concerns about academic or housing accommodation decisions affecting them in two ways: 1) seek an informal resolution 2) file a formal complaint.
Students with disabilities may file a formal complaint if:
Faculty/instructors fails to implement an accommodation as assigned by the AEC.
They have complaints about the AEC decisions regarding eligibility for academic or housing accommodations, provision of accommodations, provision of communication services, and/or administrative decisions.
Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance (OICRC)
The Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance (OICRC) is responsible for responding to, and investigating allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as defined under the university’s Prohibited Discrimination and Retaliation Policy, including allegations of bias based on ancestry, religion, national origin, race, and color, as well as sex and gender-based discrimination, harassment, violence, and stalking.
Learn about how to submit a report on the OICRC webpage.
Crisis Support and Victim Support
Resource for Victims of Discrimination and Harassment
The Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance (OICRC) is responsible for responding to, and investigating allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as defined under the university’s Prohibited Discrimination and Retaliation Policy, including allegations of bias based on ancestry, religion, national origin, race, and color, as well as sex and gender-based discrimination, harassment, violence, and stalking.
The OICRC has put together a list of support resources for victims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Help for Victims and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment
The Office of the Dean of Students has made a resource page for victims and survivors of sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, sexual or gender-based harassment, and/or stalking.
See their contact list for information and support.
Mental Health Crisis Support
UO Counseling Services has put together a resource page for students experiencing a mental health crisis.
2SLGBTQIA3+ Crisis and Community Support
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Education and Support Services (LGBTESS) has put together a resource list for 2SLGBTQIA3+ students experiencing a crisis and in need of help.
Collegiate Recovery Center
UO's Collegiate Recovery Center delivers peer support services to students experiencing substance use issues and provides opportunities for individuals to develop relationships within the recovery community. Through individual consults, group sessions, support meetings, and recovery events, the center helps students achieve their personal goals for recovery.
Website: Collegiate Recovery Center
Location: EMU, Room 331
OMBUDS Conflict Management Assistance
The Ombuds Program offers all members of the campus community a safe place to gain access to support and problem-solving resources. They work with individual visitors and with groups.
Website: OMBUDS Program
Legal services
Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO) Legal Services is an ASUO incidental fee-funded program offering legal assistance exclusively to UO students. Professional services are provided to incidental fee-paying UO students by experienced legal professionals including Oregon licensed attorneys and a legal assistant.
Website: ASUO Legal Services
Questions?
If you have any other questions, email us at gegradstudies@uoregon.edu. We look forward to speaking with you!