Red Flag Campaign
The Red Flag Campaign is a public awareness campaign that addresses dating violence and sexual assault on college campuses. The campaign uses a positive strategy to help promote healthy relationships. That is, the focus is on bystander intervention. It encourages people to "say something" if they see "red flags" or warning signs of abuse, or sexual violence in friend's relationships.
Many times people want to "stay out of it" or "ignore" abusive behavior. The University of Minnesota Morris wants people to stand up against all forms of violence.
The poster series features "Red Flags" with scenarios and issues that might be present in a relationship with dating violence. The themes included, coercion, emotional abuse, sexual assault, victim-blaming, excessive jealousy, isolation and stalking.
All students are expected to abide by the University of Minnesota Student Code of Conduct.
Morris Safety Resources Support a Healthy Community
An inclusive, respectful community is free from bias and discrimination.
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to all its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Public Safety builds a safe and secure environment for all.
Public Safety officers know students well and provide safety resources, proactive patrol, crime prevention and safety programs, safe escort services, investigations, parking and law enforcement, building access and security, and emergency services.
Campus Safety & Security Report—safety and prevention, policies, stats
MN Office of Higher Education College Sexual Assault Report
The University of Minnesota, Morris publishes data on sexual assault in compliance with Minn. Stat. § 135A.15, subd. 6. These data are also submitted to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
Student Behavior Committee
The Student Behavior Committee is responsible for resolving alleged violations of the Student Conduct Code.
Student Conduct Code outlines University expectations and disciplinary offenses
All students are expected to abide by the University of Minnesota Student Code of Conduct. For more information, contact T.J. Ross or Adrienne Conley.
- Residential Life Staff & Policies support safe, healthy communities for students living on campus. Contact Community Advisors or Hall Directors with any concerns or problems.
- University of Minnesota Administrative Policy: Resolving Alleged Student Conduct Violations and Morris student conduct procedures outline student conduct code procedures and process.
SAFE-U provides emergency notification
Students, staff, and faculty are automatically enrolled in the SAFE-U emergency notification system. (Be sure to include a cellphone number in your University personal information to receive texts.) You can add two extra phone numbers—for a parent/guardian, spouse/partner, child, or others. You can also register for the Stevens County, Minnesota Instant Alert System.
Violence Prevention and Response is working to end sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking
- Green Dot Bystander Education Program—Get educated and get involved. Help raise awareness and prevent sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking–crimes experienced by thousands in the U.S. and around the world each year. Each incident of violence–each red dot on the map–hurts us all. Through your words, choices, and actions, in any moment you can add a “green dot” to the map to displace a red one and make a difference.
- Violence Prevention and Response Poster—This material includes 24-hour emergency response information, including information for reporting the incident to the university and/or law enforcement.
- Violence Prevention and Response Folder & Information Inserts—You can make a difference. This material explains the following:
- What is personal power based violence?
- Victim/survivor action steps.
- Employee and student action steps when informed of an incident of assault.
- UMM Violence Prevention and Response Program and Community Partners.
- University of Minnesota Sexual Assault, Stalking and Relationship Violence Administrative Policy.
- UM Student Conduct Code and UMM Student Behavior Committee Response to Incidents of Sexual Assault, Stalking and Relationship Violence.
- Anonymous Reporting—Reports of sexual misconduct, including anonymous reports, may be submitted 24 hours a day through the University's UReport reporting system. Reports of sexual misconduct made through UReport will be forwarded to the appropriate campus Title IX office. However, reporting or sharing information about sexual misconduct through UReport does not satisfy the obligation of University employees to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX offices. You can report any situation or University conduct you believe violates an applicable law, regulation or University policy.
Watch out for email scams, phishing, and scholarship fraud
Protect yourself from scams and fraud. Stay updated on the latest information.
Resources for Critical Incident and Emergency Response
Emergency Procedures Posters guide first response.
This first response guide outlines emergency procedures for
- fire
- medical emergencies
- security/criminal activity
- severe weather
You’ll find these posters in campus buildings (often by the main entrances) with additional building emergency information.
Automated External Defibrillators are nearby in many buildings.
Campus locations for portable electronic devices used to treat sudden cardiac arrest.
Mental Health Crisis Consultation is always available.
If you are (or someone you know is) having a mental health crisis and/or is in immediate danger, please call 911. Look to the Student Mental Health website for additional resources.
Report and Respond to bias incidents and hate crimes.
Address student misconduct
All students are expected to abide by the University of Minnesota Student Code of Conduct. For assistance in responding to possible student misconduct, contact T.J. Ross or Adrienne Conley.
- University of Minnesota Student Conduct Code
- University of Minnesota Administrative Policy: Resolving Alleged Student Conduct Violations
- Morris student conduct procedures outline student conduct code procedures and process
Report and respond to sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking.
Violence Prevention and Response Poster—This material includes 24-hour emergency response information.
Violence Prevention and Response Folder & Information Inserts—You can make a difference. This material explains the following:
- What is personal power based violence?
- Victim/survivor action steps.
- Employee and student action steps when informed of an incident of assault.
- UMM Violence Prevention and Response Program and Community Partners.
- University of Minnesota Sexual Assault, Stalking and Relationship Violence Administrative Policy.
- UM Student Conduct Code and UMM Student Behavior Committee Response to Incidents of Sexual Assault, Stalking and Relationship Violence.
Support During Personal Emergencies
Missing class for legitimate absences
It is the responsibility of students to plan their schedules to avoid excessive conflict with course requirements. The University of Minnesota policy on Makeup Work for Legitimate Absences provides that students not be penalized for absence during the semester due to unavoidable or legitimate circumstances. Such circumstances include illness of the student or the student’s dependent, medical conditions related to pregnancy, subpoenas, jury duty, military service, bereavement, and religious observations. A student must notify instructors of these circumstances as soon as possible and provide documentation if requested by the instructor.
The policy is usually addressed between the student and their instructors. The instructor has the right to request verification for absences from the student or a university office.
Health Service accepts confidential medical information and provides student health excuses.
Student Affairs accepts documentation and works with students and families to provide class excuses and coordinate support for bereavement, an extended health absence, and other personal emergencies.
Support during personal emergencies
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs coordinates support for students experiencing personal emergencies. Contact Student Affairs at 320-589-6013 during university business hours. For support at other times, please contact Student Affairs through Public Safety at 320-589-6000.
Weather Alerts and Severe Weather Procedures
Classes, traveling, parking, and road conditions
In the rare event that Morris cancels classes or closes offices due to severe weather, the Chancellor or another senior administrator works with Communications and Marketing to communicate to the campus (typically by 6 a.m.) including notification to local media—KMRS/KKOK, KUMM, KCCO/WCCO, KXRA, KSAX, KIKV; to the UMM Info Desk; and through university email.
Plan ahead for severe weather. Anyone (faculty, students or staff) who feels unsafe traveling to campus when campus is open and classes are meeting should not come. On such occasions, faculty should contact the appropriate division chair, students should contact their instructors, and staff should contact their supervisors.
If you park off campus, remember to pay attention to snow removal alerts and ordinances for the city of Morris. (If you will be out of town for a long period of time, such as Winter Break, park your car off the street to avoid fines and towing.)
Minnesota 511 provides information on road conditions and closings. You can also register for the Stevens County Instant Alert System.
Students living on campus rate Morris in the top 5% of schools nationally for safety and security.
Source: Annual Residential Life studies, Educational Benchmarking Inc.