Title IX Policies
VCU prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any of its education programs or activities. Anyone who feels they have experienced prohibited conduct as defined in the Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy - Interim or the Sex-Based Misconduct Policy - Interim is encouraged to report it to our office. Forms of prohibited conduct include: sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating & domestic violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation.
Amnesty
To encourage both reporting and cooperation in investigations, the university will not pursue disciplinary action based on disclosure of personal consumption of drugs or alcohol where such disclosures are made in connection with a good faith report of prohibited conduct or an individual’s cooperation in an investigation under this policy.
Retaliation
VCU prohibits retaliation against an individual for reporting prohibited conduct, filing a formal complaint, or participating in an investigation. VCU encourages anyone who experiences retaliation to report it to Equity and Access Services.