The Community Concerns Reporting System (CCRS) allows CWRU community members to submit a report if they have witnessed or have experienced incidents of bias, prejudice or discrimination involving a student. Reports received after 5pm on weekdays (Monday-Friday), weekends, and holidays will be reviewed during the next business day.
What Is a Community Concern?
A community concern is an incident involving any discriminatory or hurtful act that appears to be or is perceived by the victim that contributes to a hostile environment and has negative social, emotional, and/or physical impacts on a an individual, group or community. To be considered an incident, the act is not required to be a crime under any federal, state or local statutes, nor does it have to violate university policy.
Confidentiality
The university will strive to protect, to the greatest extent possible, the confidentiality of persons reporting to the CCRS and of those involved in the reported incident. In some cases, the university may have an obligation to address certain reported incidents, however, the university cannot guarantee complete confidentiality where it would conflict with the university鈥檚 obligation to investigate meaningfully, or where warranted, take corrective action. Even when some disclosure of the university鈥檚 information or sources is necessary, it will be limited to the extent possible. Examples of circumstances in which the university may not be able to maintain confidentiality include:
- If we believe you or someone else is in imminent danger and/or there is a risk/threat of harm
- If more than one report is submitted on a single incident
- If reported incidents suggest a trend (e.g., incidents continually occurring in a certain residence hall, etc.)
Regardless of the situation, personal information will only be shared with individuals with a legitimate need to know, in compliance with university policy.
Reporting Information
To inquire about the Community Concerns Reporting System or to discuss a reported incident, contact the Dean of Students Office, located in 110 Adelbert Hall, via phone at 216.368.1527, or email at [email protected].
For additional information and support, you may contact any of the following offices: