JMU currently has three policies that specifically address sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination that apply to all students and employees.
Discrimination and Retaliation Complaint Procedures Policy 1324 covers the procedures in investigating complaints of discrimination based on characteristics of an individual that are protected from discrimination in accordance with applicable law: age, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, military status (including veteran status), national origin (including ethnicity), parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or on any basis protected by law.
OEO Hearing Panel Procedures for Investigations under Policy 1324
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy 1346 covers sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking that occurs within university programs and activities in the United States. The Title IX Office is where you would report an incident or concern pertaining to this policy.
Sexual Misconduct Policy 1340 covers sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and non-consensual relationships that do not fall within the scope of Policy 1346. The Title IX Office is where you would report an incident or concern pertaining to this policy.
This chart is another way to view at a glance the University policies that address sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination.
JMU Policy 1302 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
JMU is committed to providing equal opportunity, and a work, education, program and activities environment that is free from any discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic in compliance with applicable law. Characteristics of an individual that are protected from discrimination in accordance with applicable law: age, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, military status (including veteran status), national origin (including ethnicity), parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or on any basis protected by law.
Retaliation is not tolerated at this institution. Retaliation is defined as intimidation, threat, coercion or discrimination against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege under this policy, or because the individual has made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or has participated in any manner with an investigation, proceeding or hearing regarding alleged violations of this policy is prohibited
and may result in sanctions separate from, and not dependent on, the outcome of any report
or formal complaint under this policy.
Student Handbook Policy J16-100 Harassment, Bullying and/or Stalking
Complaints against students are managed by the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices. Student Handbook Policy J16-100 Harassment, Bullying and/or Stalking outlines the policy and procedures for filing a complaint of harassment against a student. Harassment based on a person’s gender, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation is addressed in Student Policy J34-100 Sexual Misconduct.
Disabilities & Reasonable Accommodations JMU Policy 1331
The university will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to university employment, university educational opportunities and the university's programs and services.
For information on services available at JMU, visit the Office of Disability Services or the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Information Technology Accessibility JMU Policy 1211
This policy promotes equal access opportunity to information technology by the application of accessibility standards, guidelines, training, tools and methods consistent with higher education. For more information, please go to Accessible Media and Technology.
