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Message from Title IX Coordinator Katie Polidoro , articleWe can support those who experience violence by sharing information about resources and respecting their deeply personal choices about how and when to seek help.
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
General ItemJoin the Student Title IX Advisory Board Date: Aug 28, 2023
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Denim Day offers another step toward change at Virginia Tech , articleAn international event focused on sexual violence prevention and education, Denim Day was recognized at Virginia Tech through student voices, in partnership with Hokie Wellness, the Women’s Center at Virginia Tech, and other groups.
Date: May 09, 2023 -
General Item2021-22 Title IX annual report available Date: May 01, 2023
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Video ItemSharing misconceptions of sexual violence ahead of International Denim Day , video
Content warning: mention of sexual violence. Hear from Paige Bik, Associate Director of Prevention at the Women's Center at Virginia Tech, Chelsea Cleary, Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist with Hokie Wellness, and students across campus as they debunk common misconceptions surrounding sexual violence and share what consent means in advance of Denim Day on April 26. Denim Day is an international effort to spread awareness of sexual violence prevention. The Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group (SVCC) was established by President Tim Sands to advance the university’s commitment to end sexual violence and enhance preventative programming at Virginia Tech. For information about resources available for survivors, please visit safe.vt.edu.
Date: Apr 20, 2023 -
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Equity and Accessibility 2021-22 annual report now available , articleA message from Office for Equity and Accessibility Associate Vice President Kelly Oaks.
Date: Mar 24, 2023 -
General ItemOffice for Equity and Accessibility moves to new Gilbert Street location Date: Jan 10, 2023
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Video ItemMultiple domestic violence support organizations join for Together We Empower event , video
Together We Empower brought together organizations from around the area with a common goal: to introduce students to the many resources available to help those struggling with domestic violence or dating violence. Students were also encouraged to join in painting a collaborative mural.
Date: Oct 24, 2022 -
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Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group putting plans into action , articleThe Sexual Violence Culture and Climate work group recently launched a webpage filled with easy-to-read resources, reconfigured an email alert, and enhanced training efforts. The group also has been devising additional plans to create a safe, stable campus environment.
Date: Sep 25, 2022 -
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Message from Title IX Coordinator Katie Polidoro , articlePreserving Virginia Tech’s commitment to a safe and inclusive environment is a responsibility that is shared by every member of our community.
Date: Sep 19, 2022 -
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Advancing a culture of safety, awareness, and support at Virginia Tech through Timely Warnings , articleAt the start of each semester, Virginia Tech shares information on timely warnings, “Crime Alert” and “Situational Awareness Alert" emails sent to the university community, the Clery Act, and other support resources available to all Hokies.
Date: Sep 15, 2022 -
General ItemSpotlight on educational workshops for employees Date: Aug 29, 2022
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General ItemVirginia Tech launches SAFE at VT website
SAFE at VT, Virginia Tech’s new website dedicated to advancing the institution’s progress toward a university environment that protects against sexual violence, has launched.
Date: Aug 24, 2022 -
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A welcome message from President Tim Sands , articleAt Virginia Tech, we aspire to provide the best living, learning, and working experience possible for every member of our community.
Date: Aug 22, 2022 -
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Chelsea Cleary named Virginia Tech's first sexual assault prevention specialist , articleCleary, who brings outside expertise on matters related to sexual violence to the university, is another important part of the university’s efforts to address sexual violence within the campus community.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech Title IX annual report available for 2020-21 academic year , articleVirginia Tech remains committed to ensuring that the university is a safe and inclusive environment and is working toward a campus free from gender-based violence.
Date: Apr 25, 2022 -
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Student voice plays role in Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group , articleThe Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group, established in November by President Tim Sands to look at ways to address sexual violence within the campus community, has enlisted student volunteers to get their perspectives and to help with their work. The group also has revamped communications efforts, with plans for a new web page and a new email alert, and started the framework for a cultural transformation at Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 24, 2022 -
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Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group efforts continue , article“We especially hope that LGBTQ+ students and students of color, who we know from our surveys experience higher rates of sexual violence, will agree to serve on subcommittees. Their experiences and perspectives will significantly improve our work.”
Date: Dec 07, 2021 -
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Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group holds first meeting , articleDuring the group’s first meeting held Friday, Sands emphasized the importance of establishing sexual violence prevention as a shared responsibility, one that is embraced by the entire university.
Date: Nov 14, 2021 -
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President Sands forms work group to examine Virginia Tech’s sexual violence culture and climate , articleThe 21-member group will look at Virginia Tech’s current prevention measures and offer new recommendations and strategies to combat sexual violence.
Date: Nov 04, 2021