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Maintaining a Respectful Workplace

The following resources are provided to ensure that UMW employees understand the University's expectations regarding respectful behavior in the workplace. The Respectful Workplace Brochures reference University and state policies regarding Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Violence, and the State Grievance Process for Classified Employees, as well as direct employees to resources within the University and beyond that may be able to assist them if a concern about respect in the workplace arises.

The Respectful Workplace Brochures and Workplace Violence Prevention Course are presented to new employees at the time of their orientation and provided to all employees for review on a bi-annual basis.

UMW Statement of Non-Discrimination

    The University of Mary Washington subscribes to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, political affiliations, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, or age in recruiting, admitting, or enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members.

    The University will not recognize or condone student, faculty, or staff organizations that discriminate in selecting members.  Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Officer of the University. (Adopted by the Board of Visitors. 5-10-91)

Statement of Community Values

The University of Mary Washington is an academic community dedicated to the highest standards of scholarship, personal integrity, responsible conduct, and respect for the individual. We hold among our foremost common values:

  • The importance of personal integrity as reflected in adherence to the Honor Code
  • The right of every individual to be treated with dignity and respect at all times
  • The acceptance of and respect for diversity in our community and adherence to the University's Statement of Non-Discrimination
  • The freedom of intellectual inquiry in the pursuit of truth

As members of the University community, we refuse to tolerate behavior that in any way compromises or threatens these values.