Equity Assurance
The Office of Equity Assurance is designated to handle inquiries and reports regarding nondiscrimination policies.
File a ReportReporting Resources and Options
Reporting Resources and Options
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The Office of Equity Assurance is designated to handle inquiries and reports regarding nondiscrimination policies.
File a ReportThe U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. How does this apply to you?
Under the ADA/Rehabilitation Act, WVU has a responsibility to ensure program accessibility for all WVU campus community and program members and participants. This section includes guidelines, resources and other forms that members of the university community may find helpful.
WVU is committed to protecting children on the University's premises or involved in University Sponsored Programs at all geographic locations. We've established guidelines and expectations for program and event administrators to ensure a positive environment is created which promotes health, wellness, safety and security.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its amendments are responsible for preventing discrimination in federally assisted programs, such as higher education, and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Your obligations to report prohibited conduct may vary depending on the circumstances and your role within the University, but you have options on what steps to take if you decide to file a report. Learn more about reporting options or select one of the options at the top of this page to file a report directly. If you wish to speak to someone anonymously, please call or text the Anonymous On-Call Line at 304-906-9930. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day.
West Virginia University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, equality, and intercultural and inter-community outreach.
Accordingly, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran status, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression in the administration of any of its education program, activities or with respect to admission or employment.
Contact Director of Equity Assurance/Title IX Coordinator, James Goins Jr. or ADA Coordinator, Maggie Von Dolteren at 304-293-5600 for more information or to file a report.
Learn more about the policies and procedures which guide our work.