What to Expect

• If a student reporter leaves contact information on their SRA submission form, the SRA will get back to them within 24-48 hours and with an offer of a time to meet on phone or video platform to discuss the situation further.
  
  
• If a student opts to report anonymously, the SRA will do the best they can with the information provided to address the concern, though this may limit investigation.
  
  
• A safe and private* environment in which to share concerns.
  
  
• The SRA may ask the student reporter for permission to share their concern with relevant administration for the purposes of investigation, resolution.
  
  
• Assistance with developing and evaluating options for addressing a concern.

• Referral to the sections of policies, such as the Medical Students Rights and Responsibilities handbook, which appear relevant to the concern.

• Help navigating existing College and University channels for applicable services or paths for resolution such as: the MSU Ombudsperson, Student Rights Advocates at ASMSU, or grievance and complaint procedures.
  
  
• If the student asks that the SRA bring a summary of their concern to relevant administration, the SRA will attempt to close the loop by letting the student know the outcome of their concern.

* There are some circumstances where information from a report needs to be shared with administration. This includes information that raises safety concerns at the College or University, crime on or near campus, elder abuse, and child abuse or endangerment.  Also, Dr. Blackman is a Title IX Mandatory Reporter and MSU policy requires the SRA to report to the MSU Office for Civil Rights any received information about sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, stalking, or relationship violence. 

 

THE STUDENT RESOLUTION ADVOCATE DOES NOT:

• Determine guilt of any party in a dispute
  
  
• Get involved in any formal litigation
  
  
• Adjudicate or participate in formal university grievances
  
  
• Provide legal advice
  
  
• Assign sanctions on individuals
  
  
• Replace any official university office, department, or process

Contacting the College of Human Medicine Student Resolution Advocate does not serve as notice to the College of Human Medicine or to Michigan State University.