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Ways to File Complaints, Raise Concerns or Make Reports
Threats, Threatening Behavior and Concerning BehaviorFor reporting threats or raising safety concerns regarding an individual's behavior under the Violence and Threat Management Policy. Information regarding whom to contact and identifying threats and concerning behavior is provided by W&M's Committee on Education About and Prevention of Violence. In an emergency or crisis, contact William & Mary Police. |
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Discrimination, Harassment and RetaliationWilliam & Mary does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, sex, disability, religion, national origin or ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other irrelevant personal factor. The Office of Compliance & Equity encourages community members to report conduct that is discriminatory or harassing and based on irrelevant factors. Faculty, supervisors and managers must report any incidents or complaints of discrimination or harassment of an employee whom they supervise. Concerns about conduct reflecting bias may be reported to assist the university in preventing a hostile environment from developing. The university's Whistleblower Policy protects any student or employee submitting a complaint in good faith, or from participating in a compliance investigation in good faith. [[reportconcern, Report a Concern via Email]] Hate crimes are prohibited by W&M policy and law and should be reported to the William & Mary Police Department. Report a Crime, threat, or act of violence The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces certain federal discrimination laws applicable to employees, including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. |
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Sexual Misconduct/Title IXFor reporting sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. The Title IX office reviews all reports submitted regardless of when the incident occurred. Sexual Misconduct Affecting a StudentAll employees (except for those working in the Counseling Center, Student Health Center and a very few other "confidential resources") must report sexual harassment affecting a student, including sexual violence such as sexual assault and non-consensual sexual intercourse. Sexual Violence Occurring on Clery Act GeographyAll faculty and staff, except for "confidential resources," are required to report specific incidents of sexual violence occurring on W&M's Clery Act geography (our campus, public property adjacent to campus such as sidewalks, and off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by William & Mary) regardless of who was the reported or suspected victim or perpetrator of the violence. Sexual violence is defined by Virginia law as physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person's will or where a person is incapable of giving consent, including due to drug or alcohol induced incapacitation. Sexual Harassment Affecting An EmployeeThe Employee Discrimination Grievance/Complaint Procedure allows employees to report discrimination, including sexual harassment, committed by a W&M employee (faculty or staff member) or a third party. [[reportconcern, Report a Concern via Email]] The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights enforces Title IX on behalf of the United States Government. You may contact the Office of Civil Rights at: Washington DC (Metro) |
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Accident & Incident Reporting & Workers' Compensation ClaimsFor employees to report work-related accidents and incidents involving personal injury, illness and significant property or environmental damage. Includes workers' compensation claims, for benefits for injuries on the job. Employees are asked to report events within 24 hours of occurrence. Workers' Compensation claims are administered by Human Resources, which provides information about benefits and return to work policy. Other accident reporting is coordinated by the Environment, Health and Safety Office. |
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Appeals of University Decisions or Actions
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Care Report (Student Concern)The Dean of Students Office provides students with outreach, advocacy and support services when they face significant challenges to their mental, physical and social health. Use the university's Care Report Form if you have a concern about a student (ex: multiple absences from class, signs of student struggling, concerning behavior, etc.) that you would like to share with us. |
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Honor Code and Student Conduct ViolationsReport concerns regarding possible violations of our Student Code of Conduct or Honor Code. Refer to the Honor Code Report Process for information regarding proper honor code reporting procedures. The Student Conduct and Honor programs serve to maintain the university community's values and behavioral expectations of its students. The Honor Code encourages any member of the W&M community to report (after confronting the student in question) lying, cheating and stealing by a W&M student for investigation and resolution. Violations of the Student Code of Conduct may be reported to Community Values & Restorative Practices. Note that a special process exists for reporting sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct. |
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Faculty Misconduct
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HazingFor reporting, including anonymous reporting, of possible acts of hazing. Reports are handled by Community Values & Restorative Practices. Report Hazing |
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Free Speech ConcernsUnder § 23.1-401.1 of the Code of Virginia, no public institution of higher education shall abridge the constitutional freedom of any individual, including enrolled students, faculty and other employees, and invited guests, to speak on campus, except as otherwise permitted by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. This protection is confirmed in William & Mary's Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. Report disruption of constitutionally protected speech |
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Professionals & Professional Faculty Grievances and Appeals
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External Processes
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University OmbudsFor faculty and staff to seek assistance with workplace concerns. The University Ombuds provides confidential resources and assistance. |
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Crime ReportingPotential criminal actions and other emergencies on campus can be reported directly to the William & Mary Police Department by any member of the university community by calling 757-221-4596. In emergency situations, call 911. |
The Office of Compliance & Equity will accept and assess any reports of potential misconduct or violations of the Code of Ethics or other policies. If you cannot identify the correct point of contact or reporting procedure from the options provided, please contact our office at 757-221-3146 or [[reportconcern]].