Compliance and Policy Office

The Compliance and Policy Office provides central support for the university's efforts to comply with its legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations.  It promotes William & Mary's Code of Ethics and other policies.  

The Office also has direct responsibility for compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws; the Compliance and Policy Officer is the university's Title IX Coordinator and ADA/Rehabilitation Act Coordinator, and oversees the Office of Equal Opportunity.

The Compliance and Policy Office helps:

• Develop and maintain university regulations, policies and procedures, particularly those designed to ensure compliance;
• Identify and assist in managing risks, working with the Risk Management Committee;
• Make policies and procedures accessible and understandable to the university community;
• Investigate reported or identified compliance concerns or complaints; and
• Close compliance gaps or address deficiencies.

You should contact the Office with:

• Requests for compliance guidance – individual questions and concerns about regulatory or policy requirements;
• Reports or complaints of compliance problems including unethical behavior; and
• Questions about policies or procedures.

The Compliance and Policy Office does not provide privileged legal advice.