Each university member is expected to report actual or suspected violations of laws, regulations, VCU policies and procedures or other misconduct. Management has a special duty to recognize and report violations.
*Crimes should be reported to VCU Police at 828-1234 or through the web-based crime reporting form*
When you have concerns, you have options:
These options are available to all employees, no matter your role or length of service at VCU (including employees in their probationary period). For an overview of the process for handling concerns, please review the ICO Handling of Reported Concerns Flowchart.
In an emergency, contact a staff veterinarian at DAR immediately (828-9837) or the Attending Veterinarian (827-0485).
Concerns about the welfare of animals used for research, testing, teaching or training purposes can be reported to the Division of Animal Resources at DAR@vcu.edu or IACUC Office at IACUC@vcu.edu.
Additional information is available on the Office of Research and Innovation's Animal Resources website.
Emergency situations should be reported immediately to VCU Police at 828-1234 or 9-1-1.
Suspicious activity or crimes may be reported:
If you believe that someone without authorization may have accessed electronic files or records, immediately report the incident to the IT Support Center or the Office of Information Security.
Data and information management issues can be reported to DIMC (Data and Information Management Committee) at DIMC@vcu.edu.
Discrimination is the process of illegally treating people differently on the basis of protected class rather than on individual merit. This type of behavior may lead to a workplace environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating or abusive. Harassment based on protected class is also a form of discrimination.
If you feel that you are being discriminated against, you have options for support and resolution:
To report a campus or online accessibility issue, complete the Campus Accessibility Concern form and contact the ADA coordinator at ADAservices@vcu.edu.
The university must respond within a specified time to these inquiries. For this reason, if you receive a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, you must notify University Public Affairs by calling 828-1231 or emailing FOIAVCU@vcu.edu.
For subpoenas, lawsuits and other legal requests, immediately contact the Office of University Counsel by calling 828-6610 to ensure a timely response.Government Inquiries and Reviews
If a government official asks you to provide non-routine information or participate in an unannounced inspection:
VCU is dedicated to creating a community that encourages the reporting of all incidents of prohibited conduct, and the prompt and fair resolution of complaints, in order to foster an environment of mutual trust and respect.
For additional details, please see the interim Sexual Misconduct/Violence and Sex/Gender Discrimination policy.
Immediately notify the university of possible sexual misconduct or gender/sexual harassment by contacting:
You may also report online using the Sexual Misconduct/Violence and Sex/Gender Discrimination Incident Reporting form located on the Equity and Access Services Title IX website.
Research is an integral and essential component of our mission. University members who are involved in research activities are expected to understand and follow all relevant laws, regulations and policies.
Misconduct in research and scholarly activities violates our ethical standards. Anyone who becomes aware of a possible incident of research misconduct by a member of the university must immediately notify the Research Integrity Officer in the Office of Research and Innovation at 827-2157.
Suspected Child/Adult Abuse or Neglect: All persons employed by VCU, who suspect child abuse or neglect in their professional or official capacity, are to report as soon as possible, but not longer than 24 hours after having reason to suspect a reportable offense to:
Emergency situations should be reported immediately to VCU Police at 828-1234 or 9-1-1.
Potentially violent situations and incidents of concern involving any university community member may be reported through an online Incident Reporting Form located at https://students.vcu.edu/resources/safety/. Additional information and reporting options are outlined in the Threat Assessment and Violence Prevention. If you are unsure whether or not to make a referral, consult the Common Indicators of Concern list
For information on assisting distressed students, visit https://students.vcu.edu/resources/safety/.
All accidents and injuries must be reported to your supervisor at the time of the incident.
An Accident Report of Worker's Compensation form must be completed by the employee and their supervisor. The form is then forwarded to Employee Health Services for review within 24 hours. It is important for all accidents, no matter how slight, to be reported and that the form to be filled out completely. This ensures that all potential hazards are identified and that the information is available for trend analysis.
Questions about worker's compensation should be directed to Human Resources. Assistance with accident investigations is available from Safety and Risk Management.
Additionally, injuries resulting in death, hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye must be reported as soon as possible (within hours) to the Occupational Safety Manager (cblakey@vcu.edu) to meet Virginia Occupational Safety and Health requirements. An online Serious Employee Injury form is also available.
Examples of violations that should be reported include suspected or actual:
All reports must be made in good faith and are protected from retaliation by the Duty to Report and Protection from Retaliation policy, and state and federal whistleblower protections.
Reports made to the Helpline are handled and investigated by the Integrity & Compliance Office, with assistance from other areas as needed.
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