At Lewis University, we are committed to providing clear pathways for students, employees, and community members to voice their concerns, seek support, and access resources. This guide outlines the appropriate channels to ensure your concern is addressed with care, confidentiality, and respect.
- Are you concerned about an academic matter (appeal of final grade, academic dismissal, appeal of another academic matter, concern about classroom behavior)?
- Grade appeal (Undergraduate Catalog) (Graduate Catalog)
- Appeal of academic dismissal (Undergraduate Catalog) (Graduate Catalog)
- Appeal of another academic matter (other than grade or dismissal) (Undergraduate Catalog) (Graduate Catalog)
- I need help with one or more of my classes. (Academic Support Resources)
- Are you concerned about the behavior of another person?
- I witnessed or was subject to concerning behavior by another student (Report a person of concern)
- I witnessed or was subject to concerning behavior by a faculty or staff member (Report a person of concern)
- I witnessed or was subject to behavior that involved sexual misconduct (Sexual Misconduct Report)
- I witnessed behavior that violates University policy/Student Handbook, including Hazing (Incident Reporting Form)
- I witnessed or was subject to bias, discriminatory or harassing behavior (Incident Report Form)
- if there is an imminent threat, please call LUPD at 5911
- I need help with something else.
- I need help or guidance about managing my stress, anxiety, a situation at home, or other concerns. (Wellness Center) (Timely Care)
- I feel alone and would like to meet with someone from the Office of Lasallian Belonging. (Office of Lasallian Belonging)
- Contact the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@lewisu.edu for other concerns.
- Do you have a general complaint, which is an expression of dissatisfaction concerning a University employee, department, service, or process, or a University administrative action, that requires clarification, investigation and/or resolution? (Student Complaint Form)
- Do you have a suggestion for the Student Senate to help make campus a better environment for students? (Student Senate Suggestion Box)
- Is there anything we can do to further support you?
- Reach out to the Dean of Students office at deanofstudents@lewisu.edu or in the LRC G14.
- Are you concerned about a student(s)?
- Are you reporting an academic concern about a student (attendance, needs academic support, advising question or issue) (Success Coach Intervention)
- Are you reporting a violation of Academic Honesty? (Academic Honesty Form)
- Are you reporting a non-academic concern about a student (mental health, food insecurity, financial challenge?) (Report a person of concern)
- Are you reporting a situation in which you feel a student could present a possible danger to themselves or others? (Report a person of concern). If there is an imminent threat, please call LUPD at 5911
- Have you witnessed or been subject to behavior that violates University policy/Student Handbook involving a student(s)? (Incident Reporting Form)
- Do you have a different concern about a student (Report a person of concern)
- Are you reporting a concern involving sexual misconduct (Sexual Misconduct Report)
- Have you witnessed or been subject to bias, discriminatory or harassing behavior by a student Incident Reporting Form)
- Are you concerned about another employee(s)?
- I witnessed or was subject to concerning behavior by a faculty or staff member (Report a person of concern)
- I have witnessed or been subject to behavior that appears to be bullying or abusive (HR Form)
- I have witnessed or been subject to behavior that appears to be biased, discriminatory, or harassing. (HR Form)
- Are you reporting a concern involving sexual misconduct? (Sexual Misconduct Report)
- Have you witnessed or been subject to behavior that violates University policy? (HR Form)
- Do you have a complaint about something else (policy, process, administrative action, or similar issue that does not involve the behavior of a specific person/s)? If so, please contact any of the following:
- Faculty:
- Faculty Senate Representative (located on Faculty Portal/Academics)
- Faculty Affairs Representative (located on Faculty Portal/Academics)
- Appropriate Governance committee representative
- College Deans office staff
- Staff:
- Staff Council representative
- Supervisor
- Your supervisor’s supervisor
- Human Resources (hr@lewisu.edu) (815)836-5270
- Faculty:
- If there is an imminent threat, please call LUPD at (815)836-5911 or 911.
- If you have a concern about a member of our Lewis University community, please use this form (Report a person of concern) or contact the Dean of Students office at (815)836-5275 or deanofstudents@lewisu.edu