Reporting Misconduct Guide for Students

Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander

When we witness or experience misconduct it can be scary to report it.  At FIT, we want our community to feel comfortable enough to speak up, know they'll be heard, and that appropriate actions will be taken. We seek to promote safety, integrity, and a culture that can help employees report suspected misconduct more easily.  Moreover, we all share a right and responsibility to report observations of misconduct, or concerns about potential misconduct.  

It’s important for students to speak up about their concerns. The information shared will allow us to address issues on campus before they become problematic, prevent incidents from occurring, and support FIT’s commitment to building a culture of trust and accountability. 

FIT provides multiple ways to share information about suspicious activity or policy violations either confidentially or anonymously.

Talk to the Dean of Students 

This is often the most efficient and effective way to raise a concern or ask a question.

Report to an FIT Office

Each FIT policy includes specific procedures for reporting violations and lets you know how and where to report concerns. 

Need extra help?

Review the Student Complaint Resolution page to learn more about which specific policies address the most common types of concerns.

Use FIT's Reporting System

Report violations of rules, regulations, and policies using a secure hotline or app. Reports can be made anonymously.

See: FIT's Reporting System (STOPit)

Reporting FAQs

If you need to report an emergency, call the Office of Public Safety at (212) 217-7777 or dial 911.

Any FIT community member can report a situation or conduct they believe violates a law, regulation, or FIT policy. For bargaining matters, please see “How should I report a grievance” below.  Examples of issues to report via the channels described above include, but are not limited to:

Remember, the resources on this page are not intended for reporting real-time emergencies, threats, or crimes. If you need to report a real-time emergency, threat, or crime, contact the Department of Public Safety at (212) 217-7777 or dial 911.

Reporting your concerns directly to the Dean of Students or another college administrator is always encouraged. However, the college acknowledges there may be circumstances where this is not seen as a viable option for the reporter. FIT’s online reporting system should be used in these circumstances. Reports may be made anonymously if the reporter chooses.

If you believe you are experiencing retaliation as a result of a good-faith report, or participation in an investigation, you should report it using the above resources. 

Retaliation and FIT’s position on non-retaliation are defined in the following policies: Employee Code of Ethical Conduct; Code of Student Conduct; Sexual Misconduct Response; Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment; Whistleblower.