Report a Concern

This site allows you to share important information regarding incidents happening in the 91³Ô¹Ï Community.

Types of Reports

The Office of Wellness and Mental Health works with all members of the 91³Ô¹Ï Community. Our program makes it easy to request assistance and/or document behavior. There are currently five primary classifications for categorizing incident reports:

  1. Academic Integrity Violation
  2. Student Needing Assistance Report
  3. Student Code of Conduct Violation
  4. Threat Assessment Report
  5. Sexual Misconduct / Title IX

Reports about Faculty or Staff behavior may be made by contacting HR.

Responders are trained to address every report. All incident reports submitted through the Office of Wellness and Mental Health are reviewed and assigned to an appropriate responder based on the information in the report. Concerning behavior should be reported right away.

Examples of concerning behavior are:

  • classroom disruption
  • self-destructive behavior
  • negative change in academic performance
  • writing or drawings that convey intentions of self-harm or harm to others
  • significant changes in appearance, attitude or personality
  • unusual or bizarre behavior
  • incoherent speech
  • intoxication
  • victimization
  • overly stressed
  • unresolved medical issues
  • violation of academic integrity (ex., plagiarism and cheating)
  • violent or threatening behavior and/or communication

This report will be forwarded to the Office of Wellness and Mental Health.

Use this form to make a self-report or to report a student who is struggling with academic, personal, or emotional difficulties, or who may be exhibiting behaviors that cause concern for their well-being and/or the well-being of others. Examples include significant changes in attitude or personality, unusual or bizarre behavior, and deteriorating physical appearance.

This report will be forwarded to the Academic Dean, Associate Dean, and Instructor of the affected class.

Use this form to report an academic integrity violation in a course, including online courses, placement tests, or SDV ABLE exams. Academic violations include cheating, plagiarism, and facilitating academic dishonesty.

General classroom misbehavior is considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. If you have questions, please see the Code of Student Conduct.

This report will be forwarded to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Student Code of Conduct violations include behaviors such as stealing, disruptive behavior, use of alcohol or drugs on campus, and infliction or threat of bodily harm. If you have questions, please see the Code of Student Conduct.

This report will be forwarded to the Threat Assessment Team.

Campus safety at 91³Ô¹Ï is a shared responsibility, relying on referrals from students, employees, and visitors. 91³Ô¹Ï's multi-disciplinary Threat Assessment Team was formed in compliance with .

By identifying and assessing concerning behaviors, the team makes informed recommendations to help prevent incidents and maintain a safe, secure, and productive learning environment across all campuses.

This report will be forwarded to the Title IX Office.

Sexual Misconduct includes discrimination based on sex, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation; sexual harassment; and sexual violence, including dating/domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and sexual assault.

For more information, review 91³Ô¹Ï’s Sexual Misconduct Policy or contact the Title IX Office at titleix@nvcc.edu or 703.323.2262.

Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex—including pregnancy and related conditions—in educational programs and activities that receive federal funding. The College must provide equal access and reasonable accommodations for pregnant and parenting students.

  • Absences due to pregnancy or related conditions must be excused per medical documentation. Students must be reinstated to their prior academic status.
  • Faculty cannot penalize attendance-related absences and must offer a way to make up missed work.
  • Students can request accommodations like larger desks, lactation room access, or frequent restroom breaks.
  • Internships and off-campus work must be allowed to continue unless restrictions apply to all students with medical conditions.

These accommodations supersede any departmental or instructor-specific policies. Contact titleix@nvcc.edu or call 703.323.2262 for assistance.

Confidential Student Ombuds Services (SOS). To request Ombuds Services, email OMBUDS@nvcc.edu (request must come from the student).

Ombuds Mission Statement

Student Ombuds Services at 91³Ô¹Ï provides confidential, independent, impartial, and informal conflict resolution services in a community that values respectful dialogue, fair practices, and mutual understanding.

What is an Ombudsperson?

An Ombudsperson is a confidential*, impartial, independent, and informal resource to help students manage and resolve conflicts.
*Conversations are confidential unless there is imminent risk of harm.

Role of the Student Ombudsperson

The Student Ombuds Services offers a safe space to raise concerns about College policies or procedures. They provide neutral guidance to help resolve student issues effectively.

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

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