If you believe that you or someone you know has faced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation because of who they are, you can report it. This includes unfair treatment based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or other category that is protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
WVSOM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, equality, intercultural and intercommunity outreach. Accordingly, WVSOM does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or other category that is protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws, in the administration of any of its education programs or activities, or with respect to admission or employment. WVSOM prohibits discrimination, harassment, stalking, and retaliation as defined in policy GA-28 (collectively referred to as “prohibited conduct”) by or against any member of the WVSOM community. WVSOM employees and students are responsible for maintaining a discrimination and harassment free work and educational environment. The Office of Human Resources and the Office of Student Affairs are responsible for the promotion and implementation of this policy as well as responding to any and all complaints of violations of this policy.
“No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance”.
For more information please email Dr. Dawn Roberts, Associate Dean for Multicultural and Student Affairs or call 304-793-6591.