Reporting concerns

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:

• By calling the VCU Police non-emergency line at 828-1196 or VCU-COPS
• On the VCU Police Website
• Through the LiveSafe mobile app

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:

• Ombudsperson
• HR Mediation and Problem Solving
• Equity and Access Services

To report a campus or online accessibility issue, complete the Campus Accessibility Concern form and contact the ADA coordinator at ADAservices@vcu.edu. 

VCU’s Human Resource Employee Relations office provides confidential assistance to all employees to help resolve work-related problems. Arrangements may be made to meet with a specialist in an accessible location on either campus. Information and guidelines are designed to aid in areas ranging from counseling and mediation to policies or assessments. Contact Employee Relations to learn more.

 

• You may report violations or concerns to your immediate supervisor or department head, if appropriate.
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• You may call the VCU Helpline at 1-888-242-6022, or log a report online at www.vcuhelpline.com. Both options provide university members an anonymous and confidential reporting option 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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• You may call or email Audit and Compliance Services directly at 828-2336.
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• You may call Virginia's State Employee Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline available Mon-Fri 8:15am-5pm at 1-800-723-1615, through the OSIG's online reporting form or by email at COVHotline@osig.virginia.gov.

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:

1. Do not begin searching for or copying documents, or taking any other action
2. Immediately contact the Integrity and Compliance Office or the Office of University Counsel

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 Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy - Interim and the concurrent Sex-Based Misconduct Policy - Interim.

Immediately notify the university of possible sexual misconduct or gender/sexual harassment by contacting:

• Malorie Yeaman, Title IX Coordinator, 828-1347 or titleix@vcu.edu
  • Reuban Rodriguez, deputy Title IX Coordinator for students, 828-8941 or rbrodriguez@vcu.edu
  • Cathleen C. Burke, deputy Title IX Coordinator for employees, 828-3248 or ccburke@vcu.edu
  • Sofia A. Hiort-Wright, deputy Title IX Coordinator for athletics, 828-2184 or shiort@vcu.edu
• VCU Police 828-1234 (emergencies); 828-1196 (non-emergencies)

You may also report online using the Title IX and Sex-Based Misconduct 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 learn more about your responsibility to report, select this link.

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/. 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.