The University is committed to maintaining a working environment that encourages mutual respect, promotes civil and congenial relationships among faculty and staff, and is free from all forms of harassment and violence.
The following state and University policies aim to promote and ensure a respectful workplace. University faculty and staff are required to complete bi-annual online training on respectful workplace policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity
http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/hrpolicy/policy.html.
The Commonwealth is committed to providing equal employment for all employees and job applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability and political affiliation. Employment discrimination based on these traits is unlawful under both state and federal law. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, termination, working conditions, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. The Commonwealth complies with federal and state equal-employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation.
The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM)’s Office of Equal Employment Services (OEES) is responsible for enforcing policies concerning equal employment opportunity. This office investigates and resolves complaints of unlawful employment discrimination. If an employee wishes to submit a complaint or allegation, s/he may obtain the needed forms from OEES or from the DHRM web site. Employees may also file complaints under the Grievance Procedure or directly with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
View the Statement of Non-Discrimination.
Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the AA/EEO officer of the University; contact information is available.
Statement of Community Values (ASPIRE)
View our Principles and Values
Consensual Relations
Although consensual relationships between persons of different power levels (e.g., between a faculty member and a student or between a supervisor and an employee) do not constitute sexual harassment, they raise serious concerns and may give rise to claims of sexual harassment. The University’s policies and additional information regarding consensual relations are available at Consensual Relationships Policy.