Equity
About OEA
The Office for Equity and Accessibility coordinates and supports civil rights compliance and offers resources to address workplace conflicts.
The Office for Equity and Accessibility:
- Investigates internal and external complaints of discrimination and harassment and employment-related violations of Title IX and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
- Develops and monitors Virginia Tech’s affirmative action plan and employment practices.
- Promotes an accessible campus environment.
- Provides consultation for ADA workplace accommodations.
- Develops and monitors policies and procedures related to equal opportunity.
- Provides education and training on complying with related civil rights policies.
- Provides conflict resolution services for employees.
SAFE at VT
SAFE at VT, Virginia Tech’s new website dedicated to advancing the institution’s progress toward a university environment that protects against sexual violence, has launched.
The website provides clear, current, and comprehensive information and resources for survivors as well as community members who support survivors and advocate for a safe environment for all.
Developed in response to student recommendations and through cross-departmental collaboration within Virginia Tech’s Sexual Violence Culture and Climate (SVCC) Work Group, SAFE at VT prioritizes ease of access to essential content:
- “Above-the-fold” homepage placement of resources for individuals seeking support in the first 72 hours following an assault.
- Title IX coordinator contact details and reporting form access on every page.
- Explanations and contact information of resources for survivors and community members in need of counsel from confidential, private, or community-based sources.
- Recommended approaches for peer-to-peer efforts to support survivors.
- Guidance on prevention tactics and helpful definitions to ensure Virginia Tech community members have tools to help be part of the change.
- Clarification of the reporting process and applicable university policies and procedures.
- 24/7 access to reporting information and resources when they are needed in real-time.
The launch of SAFE at VT is among Virginia Tech’s first digital steps in fulfilling the SVCC Work Group charge to establish a framework for sustainable climate and cultural transformation, enable transparent operations and communications, and engage the campus broadly.
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