TIPS Reporting Tool

University of Western States is committed to ensuring that students and the surrounding community feel safe. To support this, the university has implemented a threat assessment, incident management and prevention service (TIPS).

TIPS is a multi-usage reporting tool:

Did you witness a safety issue? Use TIPS to report on any non-emergency safety concerns ranging from fraud, harassment, robbery and more.
Think of TIPS as a suggestion box that is an outlet for the UWS and surrounding community to have a voice on solutions that can benefit UWS.
TIPS is also a place to record random acts of kindness and give thoughtful shout-outs.

Reported information is kept confidential, and once submitted, specific departments and personnel will be updated to take action.

Additional questions? Contact Sara Mathov, associate vice president for university operations at smathov@uws.edu

TIPS FAQs

What is TIPS?

TIPS is an online tool that enables students, faculty and community members to confidentially report issues such as, but not limited to, campus safety, incidents or random acts of kindness. Reporting can be done anonymously, but it is preferred that contact information be included so that we can follow up with you.

Who can use TIPS?

UWS students, employees, visitor and the surrounding community.

Is TIPS confidential?

Reported information is kept confidential, and once submitted, specific departments and personnel will be updated to take action.

Where do I access the TIPS online form?

The TIPS button is accessible on the UWS website, Weekly Vitals, WebCampus homepage and other to-be determined locations. The TIPS logo on the top of this page also links to the online form.

Is TIPS accessible from my phone?

Yes, the TIPS website is mobile-friendly. You can also bookmark the reporting tool for quick access. Learn how here.

Is it possible to upload photos to the TIPS platform to showcase incidents or campus ideas?

Yes, you may upload photos, files or other documentation to TIPS to provide a clearer picture of an incident.

What if I have a request for facilities?

TIPS is not a resource to request assistance from facilities. The facilities department can be directly reached by emailing facilities@uws.edu. This will create a facilities ticket that will be followed up on in a timely manner.

Is TIPS the same as UWSolutions?

UWSolutions has been combined into TIPS. The platform now encompasses safety concerns while also providing the option to share different perspectives and unique solutions to improve life at UWS.

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