Our Commitment
Bowdoin College has selected EthicsPoint to provide you with a simple, anonymous way to report (1) activities of a financial nature that may involve violations of the College's Code of Conduct or (2) sexual misconduct or gender based violence. Bowdoin College and EthicsPoint are committed to safeguarding the confidentiality of individuals who submit reports. No retaliatory action will be taken against any for reporting in good faith or inquiring about potential breaches.
Reports submitted to EthicsPoint will be handled promptly. They will be forwarded only to College officials with a "need to know," provided that such notification will not compromise the investigation. Appropriate action will be taken following a discrete investigation.
The hotline is specifically designed for reporting the listed issues. Other matters should be reported using the existing policies and procedures outlined in the Student, Employee and Faculty Handbooks.
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To Make a Report
To file a confidential report or seek guidance:
- Select the appropriate issue from the list below
Scroll down for additional categories
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Accounting and Auditing Matters The unethical systematic recording and analysis of the business and financial transactions associated with generally accepted accounting practices. (Examples include: misstatement of revenues, misstatement of expenses, misstatement of assets, misapplications of GAAP principles, wrongful transactions) |
Donor Stewardship Mishandling of donor funds directed to the institution, including funds that may not have been used in accordance with the donor's intentions and wishes. |
Falsification of Contracts, Reports or Records Falsification of records consists of altering, fabricating, falsifying, or forging all or any part of a document, contract or record for the purpose of gaining an advantage, or misrepresenting the value of the document, contract or record. (Examples include: Financial Aid documents, Vendor Contracts) |
Fraud The intentional misrepresentation or concealment of information in order to deceive, mislead, or acquire something of value. A fraud is an intentional deception perpetrated to secure an unfair gain. (Examples include: Violation of Policy, Sabotage) |
Improper Disclosure of Financial Records Careless, unlawful or fraudulent conduct in recording, preparing, reporting, disclosing of either the value or the content of a contract, report, statement, document, record, or electronic file. |
Improper Giving or Receiving of Gifts The giving, receiving or solicitation of items which could be reasonably interpreted as an effort to influence a business relationship or decision; items given, received or solicited for the benefit of an individual or an individuals family or friends; items given, received or solicited during or in connection with contract negotiations; the acceptance of cash, checks, money orders, vouchers, gift certificates, loans, products or services. |
Improper Supplier or Contractor Activity Supplier or contractor activity in violation of institution's policies and procedures; improper supplier or contractor selection based on personal gain, improper negotiation or diversion of contract awards. |
Sexual Misconduct or Gender Based Violence Includes sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual contact, non-consensual sexual intercourse, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. |
Theft / Embezzlement The act of stealing; specifically: the felonious taking and removing of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it. To appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use (Examples include: bookkeeping errors, misapplication of funds, and mishandling of cash) |
Waste, Abuse or Misuse of Institute Resources Improper or unauthorized use of this institutes resources and technologies for personal gain. |
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After you complete your report you will be assigned a unique code called a "report key." Write down your report key and password
and keep them in a safe place. After 5-6 business days, use your report key and password to check your report for feedback or questions.
EthicsPoint is NOT a 911 or Emergency Service:
Do not use this site to report events presenting an immediate threat to life or property. Reports submitted through this service may not receive an
immediate response. If you require emergency assistance, please contact your local authorities.
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