Sexual Harassment, Gender-Based Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy
William & Mary Athletics fully endorses the
William & Mary Sexual Harassment, Gender-Based Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy prohibiting acts of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct by all members of the university community, including faculty, staff, and students. This policy also applies to contractors, vendors, and other third parties.
Annual education and training in the prevention of sexual violence is required by all student-athletes, practice players, coaches and staff of the William & Mary Athletics Department. Training is facilitated by the university's Sexual Assault Prevention Specialist and other members of the Health Promotion Staff.
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Resources, reporting options, support, and information about sexual violence and Title IX
Title IX Office
The university is committed to affording all parties due process in our procedure and to retaining industry best practices in policies that prohibit additional forms of sex and gender-based misconduct not covered by Title IX regulations. Our expectations for compliance with the policy extend to any program in which the university has control, including programs outside of the United States, such as study abroad.
Pamela Mason serves as the University's Chief Compliance Officer and the Title IX Coordinator. As the University's Title IX Coordinator, she is available to provide information and advice regarding Title IX for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. In addition, she will be available to respond to complaints and concerns relative to William & Mary's compliance with its own sex discrimination policy and federal, state, or local regulations. Her contact information is as follows:
Pamela Mason
James Blair 109
757.221.3167 |
phmaso@wm.edu
The Haven
A resource navigating hub. The Haven provides:
- A safe and confidential space to connect with peers
- Trauma-informed support and crisis response
- Resources and connection to multiple services and options off-campus
- Information on Title IX and sexual misconduct policy/procedures and reporting option
- Information on criminal and civil legal options
- Modifications related to classwork, absences, exams, schedules, housing, campus living, and no-contact orders
- Opportunities for healing and connection with other survivors
