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There are several mechanisms available for students, personnel, and the greater º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ community on how to report an animal welfare concern:

1. Signs are posted in animal areas, and the vivarium, that describe the mechanisms on how to report a concern. Information includes the website to º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ’s Code of Conduct describing the College’s whistleblower protection standard and no reprisals statement as well as guidance on the reporting of, and contact information for those that want to report animal welfare concerns anonymously via  (). Email addresses to the general IACUC email address, IACUC chair address, and direct email address for the Animal Welfare and Facilities Manager are also listed.
2. The College’s Office of Safety and Security has an anonymous reporting form on their website on how to report animal welfare concerns. 
3. The Faculty Handbook includes the College’s Ethical Standards of Research Policy that outlines how to submit complaints about possible misconduct in research. That policy is available in hard-copy and publicly accessible online. /academic-affairs/pdf/20-21facultyhandbook.pdf
4. The Faculty Handbook includes the Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Gender-Based Violence Policy. That policy is available in hard-copy and publicly accessible online. /academic-affairs/pdf/20-21facultyhandbook.pdf

The IACUC sets aside time at meetings to review concerns and recommends appropriate actions to the Institutional Official.