Campus Notice

Harassment prevention at Virginia Tech

From: The Office for Equity and Inclusion

All members of the Virginia Tech community should know that sexual harassment and discriminatory harassment are illegal and violate Virginia Tech policy.

If you have concerns or questions about possible harassment, don't wait---tell the person that their behavior is a problem, or get help from your supervisor, administrator, or department head. You may also contact any of the resources below.

If you are concerned about physical safety, call the police.

Otherwise, you may call any or all of these resources:

Human Resources
540/231-9331

Dean of Students Office
540/231-3787

Office for Equity and Inclusion
540/231-7500

Provost's Office
540/231-6122

VT Women's Center
540/231-7806

VT Police
911 or
540/231-6411

Retaliation against you for contacting any of these resources is illegal and violates VT policy.

The complete text of the Virginia Tech Antidiscriminatory Harassment Policy may be viewed at www.policies.vt.edu/1025.pdf or obtained through any of the resources listed above.

Virginia Tech does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics

Age
Color
Disability
Gender
National Origin
Political Affiliation
Race
Religion
Sexual Orientation
Veteran Status

Examples of possible discriminatory harassment

Mistreating someone due to color, sex, race, religion, or sexual orientation
Making fun of a person's disability
Unwelcome jokes
Putting people down because they are older, are pregnant, or come from other countries
Urging religious beliefs on someone who finds it unwelcome

Examples of possible sexual harassment if unwelcome, repeated or severe

Flirting
Unwanted touching
Sexually suggestive comments, messages, images, posters, or pictures
Comments about a person's clothing, body, or personal appearance
Sexual advances or propositions
Repeated requests for dates
Pressure for sexual activity
Emails, phone calls, instant messages, or other repeated, unwelcome attempts at communication

Information about anti-discrimination laws or government agency complaints may be found at:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: www.eeoc.gov or by calling 800/669-4000
US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr
US Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contracts Compliance: www.dol.gov/esa/media/reports/ofccp/equalpay
Virginia Department of Employment Dispute Resolution: www.edr.state.va.us
Virginia Human Rights Council: www.chr.virginia.gov/

For more information, contact the Office for Equity and Inclusion at 540/231-7500 or visit our website at www.oei.vt.edu.

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