Does the Hotline replace other U-M reporting mechanisms?
The university maintains several reporting mechanisms across campus as required by various state and federal laws and regulations. In addition, issues can always be reported through conventional management lines (such as by reporting to your supervisor, or to their supervisor). The Hotline does not replace any existing reporting mechanisms, in either the Health System or elsewhere on campus, but rather serves as an additional option for reporting a concern if you are unsure how to report something, or feel uncomfortable using U-M’s other reporting mechanisms, or wish to remain anonymous. In many instances there are more specific places to call. For example, the Animal Concern Hotline is appropriate for issues relating to animals used in research. In addition, use of other resolution channels such as talking to one’s supervisor is strongly encouraged.
