Your personal safety and the security of the campus community are of vital concern to James Madison University. Information regarding campus security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, sexual assault, available resources, the law enforcement authority of the James Madison University Police Department, emergency notification protocols, protocols for resident students who are reported missing, fire safety and residence hall fire statistics, and crime reporting policies can be found in the James Madison University Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report. The publications also contain reported crime statistics for the most recent three-year period that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by James Madison University or affiliates, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the university's Harrisonburg campus and three international campuses.

James Madison University does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race or color, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation or belief, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, parental status (including pregnancy), marital status, family medical or genetic information, in its employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. JMU complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, affirmative action, and anti-harassment. The responsibility for overall coordination, monitoring, and information dissemination about JMU's program of equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and affirmative action is assigned to the Office of Equal Opportunity. Inquiries or complaints may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

JMU prohibits sexual and gender-based harassment, including sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. The responsibility for overall coordination, monitoring, and information dissemination about JMU's Title IX program is assigned to the Title IX Coordinator.

Inquiries or complaints may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator: Laura Sider Jost – Director, Title IX Office, Title IX Coordinator, Holland Yates Hall 4033, (540) 568-7704 titleix@jmu.edu

Personal safety is important for all members, instructors, and guests. In the event of weather or other emergencies, JMU LLI follows all JMU decisions, including closures, early closures, or delayed openings. Please check the JMU website, WHSV, your email, and the JMU LLI Facebook page for up-to-date class status when weather is expected.