Hearts of Gold Complaint Process

Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Domestic Misconduct, Stalking, or Retaliation.

If you believe you are a victim of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic misconduct, stalking, or retaliation, there are resources available to you. For those resources, please see Title IX | Office of Compliance and Prevention Education.

Dog Behavior Complaints.

If you observe a dog on campus behaving inappropriately (displaying aggression or excessive fear and/or stress-related behavior), please contact Hearts of Gold at morgantownheartsofgold@gmail.com.

Hearts of Gold Staff and Procedural Feedback and/or Complaints.

If you have concerns or feedback regarding any Hearts of Gold staff member, please contact one of the following:

Note: Our staff have been instructed to maintain privacy by not disclosing the identity of the complainant.

• Tom Green, Program Manager

  tom.green@mail.wvu.edu 304-470-0276

• Dr. Matthew Wilson, Principal Investigator/Supervisor

  matt.wilson@mail.wvu.edu 304-293-1935

• Dr. Jean Meade, President and Veterinarian

  jmeade@cheatlakevets.com 304-685-4411

Or, complete the anonymous survey here.

Animal Welfare Concerns/Complaints.

Reports may be filed with the WVU Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) or by contacting any of the individuals listed below. Contact through WVU Campus Mail is encouraged to maintain anonymity (send to OAW at P.O. Box 6845).

• Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Tara Cotroneo

  Tara.cotroneo@hsc.wvu.edu 304-293-2721

• Institutional Official: Dr. Ming Lei

  Ming.Lei@mail.wvu.edu 304-293-3449

• Research Integrity Officer: Dr. Melanie Page

  melanie.page@mail.wvu.edu 304-293-5913

• OLAW, PHS Division of Compliance Oversight

  olawdco@mail.nih.gov 301-496-7163

A non-compliance or failure to follow any legal or ethical rules, policies and procedures applicable to the care and use of animals in research and teaching can be reported online via EthicsPoint.