Student Affairs

Departmental oversight includes:

• Community Engagement
• Campus Security Services
• Career Development
• Counseling Department
• Dining Services
• Disability Resource Center
• Diversity & Multicultural Programs
• Financial Aid & Scholarships
• Residential Life
• Student Activities
• Student & Family Experience
• Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP of the Red River Valley)
• Post Office
• Wellness Center
• Intramurals & Recreational Activities

UMC Student Complaint Procedures

Should a student wish to pursue a complaint against another student, a staff member, or the University, the University is willing and obligated to listen. The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) has established procedures to respond to student complaints in a fair and equitable manner.

There are informal and formal procedures to follow to seek resolutions. Most complaints can be resolved with the informal procedure. The University encourages you to attempt to resolve any concerns or complaints with the individual(s) at the lowest level with the informal process and then, if needed, seek formal resolution.

View the UMC Student Complaint Procedures

Types of complaints addressed in the above document:

• Academic complaints
• Complaints related to University staff, administrative offices or departments
• Complaints related to behavior of other students
• Complaints related to sexual assault, sexual harassment, relationship violence and stalking
• Student-athlete grievances
• General student concerns, complaints and grievances
• Complaints related to consumer, licensure, quality or accreditation issues

UMC's It's On Us Pledge to Stop Sexual Assault

Title IX

Title IX prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence (date/acquaintance violence or domestic violence) or stalking related to students and employees. It is most notable as the governing authority over equity of treatment and opportunity for women in athletics. Title IX inquires and complaints should be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator, Peter Phaiah, any responsible employee or reported online.

Title IX Policy & Procedures

• University of Minnesota’s policy governing sexual assault, stalking and relationship violence
  
• University of Minnesota’s administrative procedure for responding to incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking and relationship violence (domestic & dating)
  
• University of Minnesota's policy affirmative consent

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Protection & Prevention
Protecting you from sexual and relationship violence — and helping you better understand how to protect yourself and others — is a key campus concern. You should never have to contend with sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking — and we strictly prohibit these crimes. They have no place within our community.

The federal Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) put new obligations in place for colleges and universities under its Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (SaVE) Act provision in 2014. These new regulations are designed, in part, to help prevent sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking, while also raising awareness and providing support at every turn. Our campus community is committed to creating a safe environment for all students.

Campus SaVE Act

The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (SaVE) Act amends existing law to promote campus safety and security. In addition, the Campus SaVE Act requires institutions to have prevention, education, policy, response and crime reporting training for all faculty, staff, and students on sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

To report a violent act of sexual harassment/violence please contact the following:

Emergency Police Assistance
911 or 8911 (8 to get an outside line from a campus phone) for emergencies

Non-Emergency Police Assistance
218-281-3111 (e.g. if not reporting immediately after an incident)

Human Resources/Equal Opportunity
218-281-8345

Title IX Coordinator
218-281-8505
218-289-2366

Residential Hall
218-281-8530

Campus Police
218-289-0565

Nights/weekends
218-289-5502

Human Resources/Equal Opportunity
218-281-8345

Confidential Counseling

• UMC Counseling Services
  245 Sargeant Student Center
  Tim Menard, Counselor (218-281-8571, menar021@umn.edu)
  Christen Schoenborn, Asst. Counselor (218-281-8348)
• Campus Nurse
  145F Sargeant Student Center
  Stacey Grunewald (218-281-8512, sgrunewa@umn.edu)
• Employee Assistance Program
  The Employee Assistance Program provides confidential professional consultation and referral services to address personal and work concerns.
  eap@umn.edu
  612-625-2820 or 888-243-5744
• Polk County Coordinated Victim Services - Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
  877-625-8092, 24 hr. crisis
  218-281-1554
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) - service sponsored by Family Advocacy Center of Northern Minnesota
  This service is available 24 hours a day at RiverView’s Emergency Department (218-281-9450) and the nurse at the desk will page the appropriate SANE nurse on call or patients can call RiverView Health at 218-281-9200. For more information on RiverView’s SANE Program, contact April Grunhovd or Christin Pearsy at 218-281-9482 or Aria Trudeau at 218-333-6156.

Victim Rights Brochure 

UMC Title IX Guide 

The University of Minnesota Crookston does not condone these acts of criminal violence. The University has policies and procedures for reporting, investigating, and referring such acts. The University provides training and awareness programs for the campus community. For more information or to report any act of violence or violation of student code of conduct please contact Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Peter Phaiah.

Download the 2016 Sexual Assault Data Report 

UMC Emergency Notification Methods

The safety and security of the University community are among our top priorities. The University has up-to-date emergency plans to effectively and quickly respond to life, health and safety threats. In the event of an emergency you will be given clear information and directions to protect your life, health and safety. Redundant emergency notification will be communicated via:

TXT-U- (RAVE)

This text messaging feature allows the campus community to receive emergency notifications from UMC on their cell phones. Students, as well as faculty and staff are encouraged to go to the TXT-U website to update their information, especially cell phone numbers for this service. There is also a link to this site from the UMC’s Today page. Please note that you can sign-up one additional person (i.e. parent, spouse) to also receive notified or you can opt-out of the system.

UMC Website

The University of Minnesota Crookston website will display a banner with emergency notifications.

Tone Alert Radios

Twenty-five (25) tone/audio emergency broadcasting radios are strategically located around camps to alert key individuals who then activate appropriate emergency action plans, as needed.

Emergency Tone & Audio Siren

This exterior siren (high pitch tone alert) and Digital Voice Message or Live Message is used to notify the campus community of an impending emergency. The campus community should seek more details from the above sources and/or University officials providing additional information.

UMC E-mail Messages

This electronic means of communication will be sent to campus Official (students and employees) and Faculty/Staff distribution lists. Initial notification as well as follow-up messages will be sent regarding any emergency situation or official University communications.

Digital Signage (EGG & SSC with 8 new locations)

UMC has installed LCD monitors throughout high traffic areas within buildings and dining services to help communicate campus programs and activities. This system will also be utilized to pass along details of any current health or safety/emergency issues.

Voice Message on Campus Switchboard

Messages will be left on campus telephones and automated attendant at 218-281-6510 (x-6510 from a campus phone)

KROX Radio

This local radio station (AM 1260) works collaboratively with UMC to help notify the University and community of local conditions.

UMC Campus Emergency Closing Policies and Procedures

School cancellation and delayed openings due to inclement weather will be communicated to the UMC community via TXT-U, UMC Website, UMC E-mail Blast, KROX Radio (AM 1260) and television stations WDAZ (Channel 8) and KVLY (Channel 11). More details can be found at UMC Campus Emergency Closing Policies and Procedures

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Mental Health Related Emergencies

This document contains emergency phone numbers that may address mental health related emergencies 

Student Handbook

 2016 - 2017 Student Handbook
Get a welcome from the Chancellor, find out more about UMC's mission, vision, core values, history, school spirit, the torch, Regal the Eagle, campus offices and services, and student-related policies and procedures.

Student Services

• Golden Eagle Experience - the most up-to-date information for UMC students! (MyU)
• Services for students with Disabilities
• Sargeant Student Center
• Sargeant Student Center Information Desk and Outdoor Equipment Rental
• Work-Study Employment
• Student Employment/Area Jobs
• Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD)
• Diversity and Multicultural Programs
• Confidential Counseling - crisis, conflict, sexual assault, other
• Student Health Services
• Intramurals and recreational activities
• UMC Wellness Center

Need to report a concern, complaint or incident?

See the student procedures for reporting concerns, complaints & incidents section.

Student Behavior

•  Common Disruptive Behavior
•  Disruptive Behavior Response Chart
•  Recommended Campus Process for Responding to Disruptive Student Conduct in the classroom, in offices and public meeting spaces
•  Response, Referral & Consultation (Students) Chart