Assistance

Resources related to personal matters.

Safety

University Security
  • If you have an emergency on campus, dial 911
  • For an escort, help starting or unlocking your car, or building access, dial 426-1453
  • For building access or other Boise State related calls, dial 426-1453
  • If you have information about a crime you wish to report anonymously, dial 343-2677
    • Emergency Notification System — ALERT@BoiseState
    Contact Human Resources at 426-1616. This mass notification system automatically sends emergency messages to Boise State e-mail addresses and telephone numbers during an urgent situation that has the potential to affect your health and safety. Go to Broncoweb to Opt-In.
    Public Safety
    Contact Doug Schoenborn, 426-1979, dschoenborn@cityofboise.org if you have a public safety issue you’d like to bring up to Police Department. The Boise Police substation is located at 1101 1/2 Lincoln Street.
    Environmental Health and Safety
    Environmental protection, safety and accident prevention, safe work practices education and job training, and environmental health and safety programs.

    Work Related Issues

    Faculty Ombuds
    Contact Rob Anson, 426-6283 facultyombuds@boisestate.edu
    The faculty ombuds is a neutral, informal source of assistance that is intended to complement and not supplant Boise State policies and procedures. The Office provides an extra option for you to use in complete confidence. It is intended to help you find and access–not to replace–formal resources, offices, policies and procedures as you need them.
    Affirmative Action Office
    Contact Holly Borden, 426-1979, hollyborden@BoiseState.Edu for more information.
    Programs increase awareness of and commitment to prevent harassment and promote diversity, equity, and affirmative action in the workplace. Find educational programs, investigations and resolution of complaints, and oversight activities. Harassment Prevention Training is a mandatory requirement for all new employees.
    Employee Relations
    Contact Debi Alvord, 426-1740, dalvord@boisestate.edu
    Find assistance for individual employees and departments with individual and interpersonal problems in the workplace, developing or interpreting rules and policies, and formulating and taking appropriate corrective actions.
    BSU Mediation Program
    Contact Human Resource Services, Alternate Dispute Resolution Program Manager, at 426-1616.
    The program provides a voluntary, informal and confidential method for addressing employee-related disputes. This service is available to all Boise State employees at no charge. This is a cooperative partnership with Boise State’s Conflict Management Program and BSU Human Resource Services.
    Faculty Grievance Procedure
    As a faculty member, you have recourse to the faculty grievance process to address violations, misapplications, and misinterpretations of existing laws, policies, procedures and practices. Contact the Faculty Grievance Committee.
    Campus Climate
    This initiative, including a task force and comprehensive study, is in place to ensure that the climate on campus is one of inclusiveness, civility, respect, and appreciation for the differences of others. Please send questions, comments, and/or concerns to provost@boisestate.edu so that they can be addressed appropriately.
    Office of General Counsel
    Find services provided by the General Counsel’s office. There is an extensive online guide on intellectual property and copyright resources. Direct any questions or comments about copyright compliance to Kendra Smith at 426-4407.
    Adjunct Faculty Resources
    Information and links for part time faculty members.

    Wellbeing

    Employee Assistance Program: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
    Contact Business Psychology Associates, 343-4180 or 1-877-427-2327
    Includes summary of mental health and substance abuse benefits available to employees and dependents.
    Employee Wellness Services
    Includes numerous services for employees such as health screenings, workshops, exercise release time, ergonomic evaluations, and lifestyle assessments.
    Individuals with disabilities
    Boise State has an established procedure for requesting accommodations for individuals with disabilities http://hrs.boisestate.edu/eeoaa/disabilities.shtml . For the step-by-step instructions and for the form used in submitting the request, use the link: Accommodation Request Procedure. http://hrs.boisestate.edu/eeoaa/accommodationprocedure.shtm
    Health, Wellness and Counseling Services
    Is an academic support service, seamlessly integrating medical, counseling and wellness services to optimize the health of students and the campus community.
    SOS — Support Our Students
    Contact the SOS team directly at mailto:sos@boisestate.edu
    The SOS network is designed to provide a centralized system to access resources for helping students in need. See the Reaching Out Handbook for information about how to most effectively assist students, warning signs and means of assistance. Also, a one page Tips for Helping a Stressed Out Student.