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Community standards, health, safety, and security

From: Zenobia Lawrence Hikes, Vice President for Student Affairs; Wendell Flinchum, Chief, Virginia Tech Police; and Hal Irvin, Associate Vice President for Human Resources

Re: Annual Notice

As members of the Virginia Tech community, we are individuals and community members with both rights and responsibilities. We are committed to standards that support the educational mission of the university: standards by which we live, work, and learn together.

The following are three websites and other important information related to our community standards, health, safety, and security:

The University Policies for Student Life (UPSL): This document is published annually and contains current information about university rules and regulations that apply to all students and student organizations. This document is a reference for faculty and staff that outlines student conduct standards. http://www.judicial.vt.edu/upsl.php

The Jeanne Clery Act: Per federal guidelines, the Virginia Tech Police Department gathers statistics on crimes at all university facilities, at all university owned, controlled, leased, and recognized off-campus facilities (including fraternity and sorority houses), crimes reported to university officials, and crimes that occur on adjacent property. Crime statistics are available on the police department website at: http://www.police.vt.edu/crime%20statistics/crime%20statistics.htm.

For questions, or to request a paper copy of the crime statistics, contact dmorgan@vt.edu or call 231-8119.

The Alcohol and Drug Policy Summary: In accordance with the federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the federal Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, and the Commonwealth of Virginia's Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs, it is the policy of Virginia Tech that the unlawful or unauthorized manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol and illicit drugs by employees and students on university property or as part of any university activity is prohibited. The university's failure to comply with this requirement could result in the loss of federal funds. Employees who wish information and confidential services on counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation programs will find it at the following site: http://www.hr.vt.edu/downloads/docs/file_hr_ad_summary.doc.

Students with alcohol-related questions should consult the Campus Alcohol Abuse Prevention Center located in 135 War Memorial Hall. Call 231-2233 or visit their website: http://www.alcohol.vt.edu/. Students who need information and confidential support related to drug use may contact Health Education at http://www.healthcenter.vt.edu/he/about/index.htm

Employee Assistance Program: Confidential services to employees and to supervisors who must confront employees with personal problems that affect the work environment are available by contacting the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) administrator, ValueOptions, at 1-800-725-0602 or Virginia Tech Human Resources at 231-9331.

Updating Directory Information and VT Alerts: Students and employees are reminded to update directory information in Hokie Spa and to sign up for the VT Alerts system. It is particularly important to include your emergency contact information. Faculty and staff should update directory information by going to Hokie Spa, click on "Hokie Plus," and then click on "update emergency contact." Students, updating your emergency contact information is now a required step in your course registration process.

Supervisors are asked to share this information with employees who do not have electronic access.

Questions related to the above information may be directed to: University Policies for Student Life (judicial@vt.edu), Jeanne Clery Act (dmorgan@vt.edu), Alcohol and Drug Policies for employees (perserv@vt.edu) and for students (healthed@vt.edu), and Campus Alcohol Abuse Prevention Center (caapc@vt.edu)

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