Integrity and Honor for All

The Office of Compliance & Inclusion serves to:

promote campus compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies
keep the campus community informed of compliance information and resources
support the coordination of campus compliance activities and a commitment to compliance
provide updates to the campus community regarding required guidelines and mandates
promote a campus culture of ethical conduct, mutual respect and inclusiveness
provide consultation, resources and assistance related to diversity and inclusion

Title IX

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the gender of students and employees of educational institutions.

Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion.

Learn More About Title IX at UVA Wise

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f)) is the landmark federal law that requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.

UVA Wise adheres to the requirements of the Clery Act, including:

Publishing an Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
Maintaining a public crime log
Disclosing crime statistics for incidents that occur on campus
Issuing timely warnings about Clery Act crimes
Devising and using an emergency response system
Training Campus Security Authorities
Partnering with the Red Flag Campaign, a public awareness campaign to address dating violence, and Take Back the Night, a campaign to end all forms of sexual violence
Creating and supporting a Clery Compliance Team

Campus Resources

Counseling Services
Campus Police
Clery Act Student Travel Form: Required for any College-related overnight travel involving students after the trip.

Additional Information

Summary of the Clery Act
Office on Violence Against Women, Department of Justice
College and Campus Safety Guide

Diversity and Inclusion

UVA Wise is a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds and walks of life.

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Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

The Drug-Free Schools and Community Act (DFSCA) of 1989 (Public Law 101-226, 20 U.S.C. § 1011) requires institutions of higher education receiving Federal funding to certify to the Secretary of Education they have developed and implemented a drug and alcohol abuse education and prevention program (DAAPP) to prevent the unlawful possession, use, sale, or distribution of illegal drugs and alcohol by all employees and students as part of any of its activities or on school properties.

To learn more about how we comply with DFSCA, contact our office at 276-376-3451.

Additional Resources